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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.68, 9,383.64 and 2,094.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.68, 9,383.64 and 2,094.92 is: 3,142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.68 : 9,383.64 = 2,094.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.68/9,383.64 = 2,094.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.68x = 9,383.64 × 2,094.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.68x = 19,657,975.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,657,975.11/6,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.42

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