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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.32, 9,408.72 and 2,112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.32, 9,408.72 and 2,112.46 is: 3,168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.32 : 9,408.72 = 2,112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.32/9,408.72 = 2,112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.32x = 9,408.72 × 2,112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.32x = 19,875,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,875,544.65/6,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.77

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