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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.66, 9,383.31 and 2,038.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.66, 9,383.31 and 2,038.89 is: 3,058.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.66 : 9,383.31 = 2,038.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.66/9,383.31 = 2,038.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.66x = 9,383.31 × 2,038.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.66x = 19,131,536.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131,536.93/6,255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.28

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