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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.40, 9,181.70 and 3,347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.40, 9,181.70 and 3,347.80 is: 5,018.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.40 : 9,181.70 = 3,347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.40/9,181.70 = 3,347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.40x = 9,181.70 × 3,347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.40x = 30,738,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,738,495.26/6,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.20

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