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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.05, 9,223.52 and 5,812.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.05, 9,223.52 and 5,812.05 is: 8,723.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.05 : 9,223.52 = 5,812.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.05/9,223.52 = 5,812.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.05x = 9,223.52 × 5,812.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.05x = 53,607,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,607,530.36/6,145.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,723.69

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