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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.35, 9,385.20 and 2,096.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.35, 9,385.20 and 2,096.19 is: 3,144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.35 : 9,385.20 = 2,096.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.35/9,385.20 = 2,096.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.35x = 9,385.20 × 2,096.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.35x = 19,673,162.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,673,162.39/6,256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.51

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