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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.90, 9,374.43 and 2,088.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.90, 9,374.43 and 2,088.47 is: 3,133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.90 : 9,374.43 = 2,088.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.90/9,374.43 = 2,088.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.90x = 9,374.43 × 2,088.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.90x = 19,578,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,578,168.95/6,248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.06

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