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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,495.28, 9,743.78 and 2,111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,495.28, 9,743.78 and 2,111.25 is: 3,167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,495.28 : 9,743.78 = 2,111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,495.28/9,743.78 = 2,111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,495.28x = 9,743.78 × 2,111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,495.28x = 20,571,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571,555.53/6,495.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.15

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