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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.27, 9,152.52 and 2,815.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.27, 9,152.52 and 2,815.31 is: 4,223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.27 : 9,152.52 = 2,815.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.27/9,152.52 = 2,815.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.27x = 9,152.52 × 2,815.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.27x = 25,767,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,767,149.84/6,101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.24

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