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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.98, 9,408.96 and 2,112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.98, 9,408.96 and 2,112.86 is: 3,168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.98 : 9,408.96 = 2,112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.98/9,408.96 = 2,112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.98x = 9,408.96 × 2,112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.98x = 19,879,815.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,879,815.23/6,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.61

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