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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.27, 9,408.38 and 2,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.27, 9,408.38 and 2,112.20 is: 3,167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.27 : 9,408.38 = 2,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.27/9,408.38 = 2,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.27x = 9,408.38 × 2,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.27x = 19,872,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,872,322.63/6,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.78

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