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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.40, 9,221.34 and 3,685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.40, 9,221.34 and 3,685.16 is: 5,529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.40 : 9,221.34 = 3,685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.40/9,221.34 = 3,685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.40x = 9,221.34 × 3,685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.40x = 33,982,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982,113.31/6,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.68

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