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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.77, 9,404.30 and 2,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.77, 9,404.30 and 2,110.40 is: 3,164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.77 : 9,404.30 = 2,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.77/9,404.30 = 2,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.77x = 9,404.30 × 2,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.77x = 19,846,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,846,777.15/6,271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.46

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