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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.33, 9,383.16 and 2,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.33, 9,383.16 and 2,094.56 is: 3,141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.33 : 9,383.16 = 2,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.33/9,383.16 = 2,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.33x = 9,383.16 × 2,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.33x = 19,653,591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,653,591.61/6,255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.90

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