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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.38, 9,237.93 and 2,872.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.38, 9,237.93 and 2,872.44 is: 4,309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.38 : 9,237.93 = 2,872.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.38/9,237.93 = 2,872.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.38x = 9,237.93 × 2,872.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.38x = 26,535,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,535,399.65/6,157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.53

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