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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.27, 9,377.32 and 2,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.27, 9,377.32 and 2,095.30 is: 3,140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.27 : 9,377.32 = 2,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.27/9,377.32 = 2,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.27x = 9,377.32 × 2,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.27x = 19,648,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648,298.60/6,256.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.58

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