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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.24, 9,376.71 and 2,090.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.24, 9,376.71 and 2,090.62 is: 3,136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.24 : 9,376.71 = 2,090.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.24/9,376.71 = 2,090.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.24x = 9,376.71 × 2,090.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.24x = 19,603,137.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,603,137.46/6,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.38

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