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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150, 9,210.36 and 3,545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150, 9,210.36 and 3,545.04 is: 5,309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150 : 9,210.36 = 3,545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150/9,210.36 = 3,545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150x = 9,210.36 × 3,545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150x = 32,651,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,651,094.61/6,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,309.12

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