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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.17, 9,451.31 and 2,140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.17, 9,451.31 and 2,140.88 is: 3,211.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.17 : 9,451.31 = 2,140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.17/9,451.31 = 2,140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.17x = 9,451.31 × 2,140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.17x = 20,234,062.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,234,062.59/6,301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.16

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