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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.29, 9,199.38 and 2,801.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.29, 9,199.38 and 2,801.11 is: 4,202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.29 : 9,199.38 = 2,801.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.29/9,199.38 = 2,801.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.29x = 9,199.38 × 2,801.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.29x = 25,768,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,768,452.31/6,131.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.78

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