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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.15, 9,368.74 and 2,087.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.15, 9,368.74 and 2,087.02 is: 3,128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.15 : 9,368.74 = 2,087.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.15/9,368.74 = 2,087.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.15x = 9,368.74 × 2,087.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.15x = 19,552,747.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,552,747.75/6,250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.36

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