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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.14, 9,451.79 and 2,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.14, 9,451.79 and 2,141.24 is: 3,211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.14 : 9,451.79 = 2,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.14/9,451.79 = 2,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.14x = 9,451.79 × 2,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.14x = 20,238,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,238,500.88/6,301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.88

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