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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.16, 9,376.24 and 2,092.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.16, 9,376.24 and 2,092.04 is: 3,135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.16 : 9,376.24 = 2,092.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.16/9,376.24 = 2,092.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.16x = 9,376.24 × 2,092.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.16x = 19,615,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615,469.13/6,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.89

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