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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.44, 9,373.77 and 2,089.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.44, 9,373.77 and 2,089.38 is: 3,133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.44 : 9,373.77 = 2,089.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.44/9,373.77 = 2,089.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.44x = 9,373.77 × 2,089.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.44x = 19,585,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,585,367.56/6,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.44

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