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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.34, 9,383.43 and 2,095.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.34, 9,383.43 and 2,095.18 is: 3,142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.34 : 9,383.43 = 2,095.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.34/9,383.43 = 2,095.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.34x = 9,383.43 × 2,095.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.34x = 19,659,974.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,659,974.87/6,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.91

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