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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.32, 9,452.28 and 2,141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.32, 9,452.28 and 2,141.52 is: 3,212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.32 : 9,452.28 = 2,141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.32/9,452.28 = 2,141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.32x = 9,452.28 × 2,141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.32x = 20,242,246.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,242,246.67/6,301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.38

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