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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.56, 9,372.33 and 2,088.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.56, 9,372.33 and 2,088.38 is: 3,131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.56 : 9,372.33 = 2,088.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.56/9,372.33 = 2,088.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.56x = 9,372.33 × 2,088.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.56x = 19,572,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572,939.66/6,250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.39

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