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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.81, 9,371.53 and 2,088.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.81, 9,371.53 and 2,088.32 is: 3,131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.81 : 9,371.53 = 2,088.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.81/9,371.53 = 2,088.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.81x = 9,371.53 × 2,088.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.81x = 19,570,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,570,753.53/6,249.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.42

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