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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.68, 9,212.54 and 1,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.68, 9,212.54 and 1,524.68 is: 2,287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.68 : 9,212.54 = 1,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.68/9,212.54 = 1,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.68x = 9,212.54 × 1,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.68x = 14,046,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,046,175.49/6,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.02

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