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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.24, 9,407.67 and 2,109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.24, 9,407.67 and 2,109.46 is: 3,164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.24 : 9,407.67 = 2,109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.24/9,407.67 = 2,109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.24x = 9,407.67 × 2,109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.24x = 19,845,103.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,845,103.56/6,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.46

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