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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.26, 9,384.17 and 2,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.26, 9,384.17 and 2,095.30 is: 3,143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.26 : 9,384.17 = 2,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.26/9,384.17 = 2,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.26x = 9,384.17 × 2,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.26x = 19,662,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,662,664.44/6,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.38

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