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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.80, 9,454.12 and 2,141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.80, 9,454.12 and 2,141.54 is: 3,212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.80 : 9,454.12 = 2,141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.80/9,454.12 = 2,141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.80x = 9,454.12 × 2,141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.80x = 20,246,358.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246,358.97/6,301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.79

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