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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.69, 9,387.12 and 2,097.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.69, 9,387.12 and 2,097.11 is: 3,146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.69 : 9,387.12 = 2,097.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.69/9,387.12 = 2,097.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.69x = 9,387.12 × 2,097.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.69x = 19,685,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,685,823.22/6,256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.36

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