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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,156.78, 9,236.63 and 1,996.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,156.78, 9,236.63 and 1,996.79 is: 2,995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,156.78 : 9,236.63 = 1,996.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,156.78/9,236.63 = 1,996.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,156.78x = 9,236.63 × 1,996.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,156.78x = 18,443,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,443,554.25/6,156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.65

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