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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.70, 9,374.86 and 2,089.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.70, 9,374.86 and 2,089.54 is: 3,134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.70 : 9,374.86 = 2,089.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.70/9,374.86 = 2,089.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.70x = 9,374.86 × 2,089.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.70x = 19,589,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,589,144.96/6,249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.41

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