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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.08, 9,203.97 and 3,507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.08, 9,203.97 and 3,507.06 is: 5,251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.08 : 9,203.97 = 3,507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.08/9,203.97 = 3,507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.08x = 9,203.97 × 3,507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.08x = 32,278,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,278,875.03/6,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,251.95

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