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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.07, 9,237.10 and 1,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.07, 9,237.10 and 1,998.08 is: 2,997.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.07 : 9,237.10 = 1,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.07/9,237.10 = 1,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.07x = 9,237.10 × 1,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.07x = 18,456,418.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,456,418.58/6,158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.11

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