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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.24, 9,386.28 and 2,096.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.24, 9,386.28 and 2,096.52 is: 3,145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.24 : 9,386.28 = 2,096.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.24/9,386.28 = 2,096.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.24x = 9,386.28 × 2,096.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.24x = 19,678,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,678,523.75/6,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.93

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