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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.03, 9,451.16 and 2,790.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.03, 9,451.16 and 2,790.01 is: 4,184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.03 : 9,451.16 = 2,790.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.03/9,451.16 = 2,790.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.03x = 9,451.16 × 2,790.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.03x = 26,368,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368,769.71/6,301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.84

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