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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.52, 9,405.42 and 2,111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.52, 9,405.42 and 2,111.15 is: 3,165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.52 : 9,405.42 = 2,111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.52/9,405.42 = 2,111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.52x = 9,405.42 × 2,111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.52x = 19,856,205.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,856,205.41/6,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.59

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