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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.92, 9,410.31 and 2,116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.92, 9,410.31 and 2,116.49 is: 3,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.92 : 9,410.31 = 2,116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.92/9,410.31 = 2,116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.92x = 9,410.31 × 2,116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.92x = 19,916,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,916,827.01/6,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.52

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