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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.61, 9,453.44 and 2,141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.61, 9,453.44 and 2,141.99 is: 3,213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.61 : 9,453.44 = 2,141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.61/9,453.44 = 2,141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.61x = 9,453.44 × 2,141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.61x = 20,249,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,249,173.95/6,301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.33

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