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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.67, 9,409.02 and 2,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.67, 9,409.02 and 2,115.60 is: 3,173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.67 : 9,409.02 = 2,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.67/9,409.02 = 2,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.67x = 9,409.02 × 2,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.67x = 19,905,701.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,905,701.83/6,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.40

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