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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.32, 9,407.22 and 2,111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.32, 9,407.22 and 2,111.49 is: 3,167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.32 : 9,407.22 = 2,111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.32/9,407.22 = 2,111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.32x = 9,407.22 × 2,111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.32x = 19,863,250.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,863,250.96/6,271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.32

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