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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.16, 9,372.09 and 2,088.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.16, 9,372.09 and 2,088.71 is: 3,131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.16 : 9,372.09 = 2,088.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.16/9,372.09 = 2,088.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.16x = 9,372.09 × 2,088.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.16x = 19,575,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,575,578.10/6,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.51

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