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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.85, 9,384.45 and 2,095.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.85, 9,384.45 and 2,095.69 is: 3,143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.85 : 9,384.45 = 2,095.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.85/9,384.45 = 2,095.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.85x = 9,384.45 × 2,095.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.85x = 19,666,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,666,898.02/6,255.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.76

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