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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.14, 9,374.64 and 2,089.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.14, 9,374.64 and 2,089.90 is: 3,134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.14 : 9,374.64 = 2,089.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.14/9,374.64 = 2,089.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.14x = 9,374.64 × 2,089.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.14x = 19,592,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,592,064.02/6,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.16

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