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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.41, 9,373.96 and 2,089.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.41, 9,373.96 and 2,089.96 is: 3,133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.41 : 9,373.96 = 2,089.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.41/9,373.96 = 2,089.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.41x = 9,373.96 × 2,089.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.41x = 19,591,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,591,180.62/6,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.38

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