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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.09, 9,236.15 and 1,995.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.09, 9,236.15 and 1,995.47 is: 2,993.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.09 : 9,236.15 = 1,995.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.09/9,236.15 = 1,995.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.09x = 9,236.15 × 1,995.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.09x = 18,430,419.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,430,419.70/6,157.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.37

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