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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.10, 9,383.58 and 2,036.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.10, 9,383.58 and 2,036.96 is: 3,055.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.10 : 9,383.58 = 2,036.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.10/9,383.58 = 2,036.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.10x = 9,383.58 × 2,036.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.10x = 19,113,977.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,113,977.12/6,255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.74

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