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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.72, 9,212.40 and 1,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.72, 9,212.40 and 1,524.72 is: 2,287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.72 : 9,212.40 = 1,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.72/9,212.40 = 1,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.72x = 9,212.40 × 1,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.72x = 14,046,330.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,046,330.53/6,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.04

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