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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.20, 9,217.80 and 4,762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.20, 9,217.80 and 4,762.80 is: 7,144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.20 : 9,217.80 = 4,762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.20/9,217.80 = 4,762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.20x = 9,217.80 × 4,762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.20x = 43,902,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,902,537.84/6,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,144.20

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