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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.48, 9,313.94 and 2,048.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.48, 9,313.94 and 2,048.32 is: 3,072.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.48 : 9,313.94 = 2,048.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.48/9,313.94 = 2,048.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.48x = 9,313.94 × 2,048.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.48x = 19,077,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,077,929.58/6,208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.88

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