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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.28, 9,457.56 and 2,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.28, 9,457.56 and 2,145.24 is: 3,217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.28 : 9,457.56 = 2,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.28/9,457.56 = 2,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.28x = 9,457.56 × 2,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.28x = 20,288,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,288,736.01/6,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.74

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