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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.68, 9,408.30 and 2,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.68, 9,408.30 and 2,112.12 is: 3,168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.68 : 9,408.30 = 2,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.68/9,408.30 = 2,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.68x = 9,408.30 × 2,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.68x = 19,871,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,871,458.60/6,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.44

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