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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.44, 9,384.30 and 2,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.44, 9,384.30 and 2,096.28 is: 3,144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.44 : 9,384.30 = 2,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.44/9,384.30 = 2,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.44x = 9,384.30 × 2,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.44x = 19,672,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672,120.40/6,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.30

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