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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.02, 9,370.42 and 2,087.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.02, 9,370.42 and 2,087.57 is: 3,130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.02 : 9,370.42 = 2,087.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.02/9,370.42 = 2,087.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.02x = 9,370.42 × 2,087.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.02x = 19,561,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,561,425.89/6,249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.32

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