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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.30, 9,218.91 and 3,182.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.30, 9,218.91 and 3,182.83 is: 4,774.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.30 : 9,218.91 = 3,182.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.30/9,218.91 = 3,182.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.30x = 9,218.91 × 3,182.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.30x = 29,342,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,342,212.20/6,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.74

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