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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.48, 9,407.49 and 2,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.48, 9,407.49 and 2,111.10 is: 3,166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.48 : 9,407.49 = 2,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.48/9,407.49 = 2,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.48x = 9,407.49 × 2,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.48x = 19,860,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,860,152.14/6,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.74

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