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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.36, 9,457.99 and 2,145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.36, 9,457.99 and 2,145.79 is: 3,218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.36 : 9,457.99 = 2,145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.36/9,457.99 = 2,145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.36x = 9,457.99 × 2,145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.36x = 20,294,860.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,294,860.36/6,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.67

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