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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.72, 8,481.74 and 3,757.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.72, 8,481.74 and 3,757.09 is: 5,185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.72 : 8,481.74 = 3,757.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.72/8,481.74 = 3,757.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.72x = 8,481.74 × 3,757.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.72x = 31,866,618.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,866,618.13/6,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.18

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