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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.71, 9,406.89 and 2,112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.71, 9,406.89 and 2,112.92 is: 3,168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.71 : 9,406.89 = 2,112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.71/9,406.89 = 2,112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.71x = 9,406.89 × 2,112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.71x = 19,875,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,875,958.98/6,273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.14

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