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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.86, 9,385.28 and 2,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.86, 9,385.28 and 2,095.88 is: 3,144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.86 : 9,385.28 = 2,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.86/9,385.28 = 2,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.86x = 9,385.28 × 2,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.86x = 19,670,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,670,462.08/6,255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.33

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