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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.33, 9,312.89 and 2,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.33, 9,312.89 and 2,049.39 is: 3,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.33 : 9,312.89 = 2,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.33/9,312.89 = 2,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.33x = 9,312.89 × 2,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.33x = 19,085,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,085,733.39/6,209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.72

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