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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.67, 9,458.55 and 2,145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.67, 9,458.55 and 2,145.75 is: 3,218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.67 : 9,458.55 = 2,145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.67/9,458.55 = 2,145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.67x = 9,458.55 × 2,145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.67x = 20,295,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,295,683.66/6,305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.64

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