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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.96, 9,375.35 and 2,089.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.96, 9,375.35 and 2,089.80 is: 3,134.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.96 : 9,375.35 = 2,089.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.96/9,375.35 = 2,089.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.96x = 9,375.35 × 2,089.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.96x = 19,592,595.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,592,595.98/6,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.84

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