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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.52, 8,480.96 and 3,628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.52, 8,480.96 and 3,628.24 is: 5,007.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.52 : 8,480.96 = 3,628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.52/8,480.96 = 3,628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.52x = 8,480.96 × 3,628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.52x = 30,770,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,770,958.31/6,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.06

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