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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.41, 9,251.08 and 1,550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.41, 9,251.08 and 1,550.41 is: 2,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.41 : 9,251.08 = 1,550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.41/9,251.08 = 1,550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.41x = 9,251.08 × 1,550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.41x = 14,342,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,939.94/6,167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.60

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