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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.38, 9,384.93 and 2,096.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.38, 9,384.93 and 2,096.22 is: 3,144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.38 : 9,384.93 = 2,096.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.38/9,384.93 = 2,096.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.38x = 9,384.93 × 2,096.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.38x = 19,672,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672,877.96/6,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.45

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