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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.66, 9,386.30 and 2,040.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.66, 9,386.30 and 2,040.90 is: 3,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.66 : 9,386.30 = 2,040.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.66/9,386.30 = 2,040.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.66x = 9,386.30 × 2,040.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.66x = 19,156,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,156,499.67/6,257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.29

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