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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.87, 9,451.97 and 2,141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.87, 9,451.97 and 2,141.71 is: 3,212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.87 : 9,451.97 = 2,141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.87/9,451.97 = 2,141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.87x = 9,451.97 × 2,141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.87x = 20,243,378.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,243,378.67/6,301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.28

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