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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.60, 9,451.46 and 2,141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.60, 9,451.46 and 2,141.73 is: 3,212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.60 : 9,451.46 = 2,141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.60/9,451.46 = 2,141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.60x = 9,451.46 × 2,141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.60x = 20,242,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,242,480.78/6,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.28

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