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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.87, 9,245.07 and 3,698.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.87, 9,245.07 and 3,698.46 is: 5,549.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.87 : 9,245.07 = 3,698.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.87/9,245.07 = 3,698.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.87x = 9,245.07 × 3,698.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.87x = 34,192,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,192,521.59/6,161.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.05

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