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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.76, 9,251.28 and 3,245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.76, 9,251.28 and 3,245.16 is: 4,869.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.76 : 9,251.28 = 3,245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.76/9,251.28 = 3,245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.76x = 9,251.28 × 3,245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.76x = 30,021,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,021,883.80/6,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.92

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