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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.23, 9,382.80 and 2,095.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.23, 9,382.80 and 2,095.25 is: 3,142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.23 : 9,382.80 = 2,095.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.23/9,382.80 = 2,095.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.23x = 9,382.80 × 2,095.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.23x = 19,659,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,659,311.70/6,255.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.86

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