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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.05, 9,204.71 and 3,541.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.05, 9,204.71 and 3,541.23 is: 5,299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.05 : 9,204.71 = 3,541.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.05/9,204.71 = 3,541.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.05x = 9,204.71 × 3,541.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.05x = 32,595,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,595,977.49/6,151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,299.25

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