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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.32, 9,204.35 and 3,507.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.32, 9,204.35 and 3,507.31 is: 5,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.32 : 9,204.35 = 3,507.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.32/9,204.35 = 3,507.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.32x = 9,204.35 × 3,507.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.32x = 32,282,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,282,508.80/6,146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,252.33

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