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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.45, 9,217.26 and 3,024.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.45, 9,217.26 and 3,024.61 is: 4,536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.45 : 9,217.26 = 3,024.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.45/9,217.26 = 3,024.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.45x = 9,217.26 × 3,024.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.45x = 27,878,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,878,593.73/6,145.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.46

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