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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.26, 9,220.20 and 3,681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.26, 9,220.20 and 3,681.84 is: 5,524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.26 : 9,220.20 = 3,681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.26/9,220.20 = 3,681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.26x = 9,220.20 × 3,681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.26x = 33,947,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,947,301.17/6,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.14

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