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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.62, 9,236.19 and 2,053.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.62, 9,236.19 and 2,053.62 is: 3,080.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.62 : 9,236.19 = 2,053.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.62/9,236.19 = 2,053.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.62x = 9,236.19 × 2,053.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.62x = 18,967,624.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,967,624.51/6,157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.35

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