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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.92, 9,234.44 and 3,562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.92, 9,234.44 and 3,562.68 is: 5,342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.92 : 9,234.44 = 3,562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.92/9,234.44 = 3,562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.92x = 9,234.44 × 3,562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.92x = 32,899,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,899,354.70/6,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.61

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