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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.43, 9,381.77 and 2,096.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.43, 9,381.77 and 2,096.03 is: 3,143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.43 : 9,381.77 = 2,096.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.43/9,381.77 = 2,096.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.43x = 9,381.77 × 2,096.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.43x = 19,664,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664,451.23/6,255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.58

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