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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.08, 9,451.62 and 2,141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.08, 9,451.62 and 2,141.55 is: 3,212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.08 : 9,451.62 = 2,141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.08/9,451.62 = 2,141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.08x = 9,451.62 × 2,141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.08x = 20,241,116.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,241,116.81/6,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.33

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