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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.06, 9,457.60 and 2,145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.06, 9,457.60 and 2,145.10 is: 3,217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.06 : 9,457.60 = 2,145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.06/9,457.60 = 2,145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.06x = 9,457.60 × 2,145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.06x = 20,287,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,287,497.76/6,305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.65

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