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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.10, 9,223.05 and 5,324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.10, 9,223.05 and 5,324.30 is: 7,991.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.10 : 9,223.05 = 5,324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.10/9,223.05 = 5,324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.10x = 9,223.05 × 5,324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.10x = 49,106,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,106,285.12/6,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.13

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