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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.73, 9,452.50 and 2,141.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.73, 9,452.50 and 2,141.67 is: 3,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.73 : 9,452.50 = 2,141.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.73/9,452.50 = 2,141.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.73x = 9,452.50 × 2,141.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.73x = 20,244,165.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,244,165.77/6,301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.48

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