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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.81, 9,454.65 and 2,141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.81, 9,454.65 and 2,141.12 is: 3,211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.81 : 9,454.65 = 2,141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.81/9,454.65 = 2,141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.81x = 9,454.65 × 2,141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.81x = 20,243,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,243,540.21/6,302.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.83

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