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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.75, 9,220.74 and 2,635.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.75, 9,220.74 and 2,635.62 is: 3,954.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.75 : 9,220.74 = 2,635.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.75/9,220.74 = 2,635.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.75x = 9,220.74 × 2,635.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.75x = 24,302,366.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,302,366.76/6,145.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.34

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