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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.52, 9,461.18 and 2,150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.52, 9,461.18 and 2,150.42 is: 3,225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.52 : 9,461.18 = 2,150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.52/9,461.18 = 2,150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.52x = 9,461.18 × 2,150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.52x = 20,345,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,345,452.64/6,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.59

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