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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.65, 9,374.46 and 2,088.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.65, 9,374.46 and 2,088.71 is: 3,133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.65 : 9,374.46 = 2,088.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.65/9,374.46 = 2,088.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.65x = 9,374.46 × 2,088.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.65x = 19,580,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,580,528.35/6,249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.06

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