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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.59, 9,413.97 and 2,116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.59, 9,413.97 and 2,116.49 is: 3,173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.59 : 9,413.97 = 2,116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.59/9,413.97 = 2,116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.59x = 9,413.97 × 2,116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.59x = 19,924,526.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,924,526.30/6,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.91

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