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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.98, 9,387.50 and 2,097.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.98, 9,387.50 and 2,097.36 is: 3,146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.98 : 9,387.50 = 2,097.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.98/9,387.50 = 2,097.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.98x = 9,387.50 × 2,097.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.98x = 19,688,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,688,956.51/6,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.72

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