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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.49, 9,213.89 and 3,373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.49, 9,213.89 and 3,373.47 is: 5,057.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.49 : 9,213.89 = 3,373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.49/9,213.89 = 3,373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.49x = 9,213.89 × 3,373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.49x = 31,082,764.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,082,764.63/6,145.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.82

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