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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.80, 9,218.70 and 5,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.80, 9,218.70 and 5,708.40 is: 8,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.80 : 9,218.70 = 5,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.80/9,218.70 = 5,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.80x = 9,218.70 × 5,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.80x = 52,624,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,624,027.08/6,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.60

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