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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.08, 9,371.14 and 2,088.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.08, 9,371.14 and 2,088.05 is: 3,131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.08 : 9,371.14 = 2,088.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.08/9,371.14 = 2,088.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.08x = 9,371.14 × 2,088.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.08x = 19,567,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,567,427.08/6,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.75

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