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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.18, 9,451.77 and 2,834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.18, 9,451.77 and 2,834.38 is: 4,251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.18 : 9,451.77 = 2,834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.18/9,451.77 = 2,834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.18x = 9,451.77 × 2,834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.18x = 26,789,907.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,789,907.85/6,301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.57

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