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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.12, 9,380.79 and 2,094.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.12, 9,380.79 and 2,094.15 is: 3,140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.12 : 9,380.79 = 2,094.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.12/9,380.79 = 2,094.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.12x = 9,380.79 × 2,094.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.12x = 19,644,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,644,781.38/6,255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.59

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