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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.72, 9,409.02 and 2,111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.72, 9,409.02 and 2,111.62 is: 3,167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.72 : 9,409.02 = 2,111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.72/9,409.02 = 2,111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.72x = 9,409.02 × 2,111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.72x = 19,868,227.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,868,227.77/6,271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.91

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