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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.51, 9,254.36 and 6,150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.51, 9,254.36 and 6,150.47 is: 9,163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.51 : 9,254.36 = 6,150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.51/9,254.36 = 6,150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.51x = 9,254.36 × 6,150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.51x = 56,918,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,918,632.65/6,211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.42

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