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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.82, 9,205.10 and 3,507.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.82, 9,205.10 and 3,507.81 is: 5,253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.82 : 9,205.10 = 3,507.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.82/9,205.10 = 3,507.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.82x = 9,205.10 × 3,507.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.82x = 32,289,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,289,741.83/6,146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.08

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