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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.30, 9,157.98 and 3,143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.30, 9,157.98 and 3,143.16 is: 4,714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.30 : 9,157.98 = 3,143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.30/9,157.98 = 3,143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.30x = 9,157.98 × 3,143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.30x = 28,784,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,784,996.42/6,105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.76

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