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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.40, 9,219.22 and 3,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.40, 9,219.22 and 3,224.52 is: 4,837.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.40 : 9,219.22 = 3,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.40/9,219.22 = 3,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.40x = 9,219.22 × 3,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.40x = 29,727,559.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,727,559.27/6,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.37

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