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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.44, 9,409.26 and 2,113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.44, 9,409.26 and 2,113.49 is: 3,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.44 : 9,409.26 = 2,113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.44/9,409.26 = 2,113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.44x = 9,409.26 × 2,113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.44x = 19,886,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,886,408.37/6,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.44

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