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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.38, 9,369.44 and 2,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.38, 9,369.44 and 2,086.96 is: 3,129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.38 : 9,369.44 = 2,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.38/9,369.44 = 2,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.38x = 9,369.44 × 2,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.38x = 19,553,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,553,646.50/6,248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.39

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