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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.20, 9,214.68 and 3,025.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.20, 9,214.68 and 3,025.44 is: 4,536.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.20 : 9,214.68 = 3,025.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.20/9,214.68 = 3,025.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.20x = 9,214.68 × 3,025.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.20x = 27,878,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,878,461.46/6,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.62

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