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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.85, 9,385.95 and 2,096.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.85, 9,385.95 and 2,096.69 is: 3,145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.85 : 9,385.95 = 2,096.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.85/9,385.95 = 2,096.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.85x = 9,385.95 × 2,096.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.85x = 19,679,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679,427.51/6,256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.26

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