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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.72, 9,373.50 and 2,089.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.72, 9,373.50 and 2,089.32 is: 3,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.72 : 9,373.50 = 2,089.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.72/9,373.50 = 2,089.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.72x = 9,373.50 × 2,089.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.72x = 19,584,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,584,241.02/6,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.62

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