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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.64, 9,385.88 and 2,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.64, 9,385.88 and 2,095.72 is: 3,143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.64 : 9,385.88 = 2,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.64/9,385.88 = 2,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.64x = 9,385.88 × 2,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.64x = 19,670,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,670,195.29/6,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.89

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