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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.34, 9,372.93 and 2,088.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.34, 9,372.93 and 2,088.18 is: 3,132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.34 : 9,372.93 = 2,088.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.34/9,372.93 = 2,088.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.34x = 9,372.93 × 2,088.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.34x = 19,572,364.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572,364.97/6,248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.41

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