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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.13, 9,451.67 and 1,621.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.13, 9,451.67 and 1,621.13 is: 2,431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.13 : 9,451.67 = 1,621.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.13/9,451.67 = 1,621.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.13x = 9,451.67 × 1,621.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.13x = 15,322,385.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322,385.79/6,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.69

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