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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.94, 9,212.97 and 1,524.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.94, 9,212.97 and 1,524.94 is: 2,287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.94 : 9,212.97 = 1,524.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.94/9,212.97 = 1,524.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.94x = 9,212.97 × 1,524.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.94x = 14,049,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,049,203.44/6,141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.42

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