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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.20, 9,189.54 and 4,586.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.20, 9,189.54 and 4,586.22 is: 6,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.20 : 9,189.54 = 4,586.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.20/9,189.54 = 4,586.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.20x = 9,189.54 × 4,586.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.20x = 42,145,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,145,252.14/6,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.24

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