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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.15, 9,373.71 and 2,088.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.15, 9,373.71 and 2,088.21 is: 3,132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.15 : 9,373.71 = 2,088.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.15/9,373.71 = 2,088.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.15x = 9,373.71 × 2,088.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.15x = 19,574,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,574,274.96/6,249.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.31

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