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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.68, 9,407.64 and 2,110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.68, 9,407.64 and 2,110.92 is: 3,166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.68 : 9,407.64 = 2,110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.68/9,407.64 = 2,110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.68x = 9,407.64 × 2,110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.68x = 19,858,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,858,775.43/6,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.42

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