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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.64, 9,371.30 and 2,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.64, 9,371.30 and 2,088.20 is: 3,131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.64 : 9,371.30 = 2,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.64/9,371.30 = 2,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.64x = 9,371.30 × 2,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.64x = 19,569,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,569,148.66/6,249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.24

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