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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.72, 9,372.92 and 2,089.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.72, 9,372.92 and 2,089.88 is: 3,134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.72 : 9,372.92 = 2,089.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.72/9,372.92 = 2,089.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.72x = 9,372.92 × 2,089.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.72x = 19,588,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588,278.05/6,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.26

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