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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.25, 9,382.69 and 2,095.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.25, 9,382.69 and 2,095.76 is: 3,142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.25 : 9,382.69 = 2,095.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.25/9,382.69 = 2,095.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.25x = 9,382.69 × 2,095.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.25x = 19,663,866.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,663,866.39/6,257.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.57

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