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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.72, 9,410.52 and 2,112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.72, 9,410.52 and 2,112.62 is: 3,169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.72 : 9,410.52 = 2,112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.72/9,410.52 = 2,112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.72x = 9,410.52 × 2,112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.72x = 19,880,805.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,880,805.71/6,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.41

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