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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.27, 9,213.35 and 1,758.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.27, 9,213.35 and 1,758.61 is: 2,638.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.27 : 9,213.35 = 1,758.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.27/9,213.35 = 1,758.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.27x = 9,213.35 × 1,758.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.27x = 16,202,692.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,202,692.17/6,141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.33

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