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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.83, 9,376.56 and 2,094.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.83, 9,376.56 and 2,094.86 is: 3,139.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.83 : 9,376.56 = 2,094.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.83/9,376.56 = 2,094.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.83x = 9,376.56 × 2,094.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.83x = 19,642,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,642,580.48/6,255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.88

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