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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.27, 9,406.88 and 2,111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.27, 9,406.88 and 2,111.19 is: 3,166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.27 : 9,406.88 = 2,111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.27/9,406.88 = 2,111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.27x = 9,406.88 × 2,111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.27x = 19,859,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,859,700.43/6,272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.27

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