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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.70, 9,195.03 and 2,433.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.70, 9,195.03 and 2,433.42 is: 3,649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.70 : 9,195.03 = 2,433.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.70/9,195.03 = 2,433.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.70x = 9,195.03 × 2,433.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.70x = 22,375,369.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,375,369.90/6,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.13

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