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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.97, 9,409.39 and 2,111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.97, 9,409.39 and 2,111.87 is: 3,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.97 : 9,409.39 = 2,111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.97/9,409.39 = 2,111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.97x = 9,409.39 × 2,111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.97x = 19,871,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,871,426.70/6,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.29

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