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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,137.94, 9,205.96 and 3,365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,137.94, 9,205.96 and 3,365.98 is: 5,048.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,137.94 : 9,205.96 = 3,365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,137.94/9,205.96 = 3,365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,137.94x = 9,205.96 × 3,365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,137.94x = 30,987,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,987,077.24/6,137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.45

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