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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.35, 9,225.07 and 3,524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.35, 9,225.07 and 3,524.74 is: 5,280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.35 : 9,225.07 = 3,524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.35/9,225.07 = 3,524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.35x = 9,225.07 × 3,524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.35x = 32,515,973.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,515,973.23/6,157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,280.84

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