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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.50, 9,371.06 and 2,088.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.50, 9,371.06 and 2,088.01 is: 3,130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.50 : 9,371.06 = 2,088.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.50/9,371.06 = 2,088.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.50x = 9,371.06 × 2,088.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.50x = 19,566,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,566,866.99/6,249.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.95

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