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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.28, 9,373.44 and 2,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.28, 9,373.44 and 2,089.12 is: 3,133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.28 : 9,373.44 = 2,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.28/9,373.44 = 2,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.28x = 9,373.44 × 2,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.28x = 19,582,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,582,240.97/6,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.52

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