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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.20, 9,383.16 and 2,095.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.20, 9,383.16 and 2,095.76 is: 3,143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.20 : 9,383.16 = 2,095.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.20/9,383.16 = 2,095.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.20x = 9,383.16 × 2,095.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.20x = 19,664,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664,851.40/6,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.76

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