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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.54, 9,372.24 and 2,088.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.54, 9,372.24 and 2,088.30 is: 3,131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.54 : 9,372.24 = 2,088.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.54/9,372.24 = 2,088.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.54x = 9,372.24 × 2,088.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.54x = 19,572,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572,048.79/6,249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.76

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