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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.12, 9,376.08 and 2,088.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.12, 9,376.08 and 2,088.89 is: 3,133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.12 : 9,376.08 = 2,088.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.12/9,376.08 = 2,088.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.12x = 9,376.08 × 2,088.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.12x = 19,585,599.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,585,599.75/6,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.64

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