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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.25, 9,210.59 and 3,373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.25, 9,210.59 and 3,373.23 is: 5,055.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.25 : 9,210.59 = 3,373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.25/9,210.59 = 3,373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.25x = 9,210.59 × 3,373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.25x = 31,069,421.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,069,421.64/6,145.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.84

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