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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.07, 9,237.89 and 2,825.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.07, 9,237.89 and 2,825.51 is: 4,238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.07 : 9,237.89 = 2,825.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.07/9,237.89 = 2,825.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.07x = 9,237.89 × 2,825.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.07x = 26,101,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,101,750.57/6,158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.63

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