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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.14, 9,372.05 and 2,031.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.14, 9,372.05 and 2,031.37 is: 3,047.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.14 : 9,372.05 = 2,031.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.14/9,372.05 = 2,031.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.14x = 9,372.05 × 2,031.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.14x = 19,038,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,038,075.24/6,248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.00

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