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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.25, 9,211.94 and 1,524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.25, 9,211.94 and 1,524.25 is: 2,286.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.25 : 9,211.94 = 1,524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.25/9,211.94 = 1,524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.25x = 9,211.94 × 1,524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.25x = 14,041,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041,291.92/6,141.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.39

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