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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.10, 9,222.33 and 3,517.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.10, 9,222.33 and 3,517.59 is: 5,267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.10 : 9,222.33 = 3,517.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.10/9,222.33 = 3,517.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.10x = 9,222.33 × 3,517.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.10x = 32,440,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,440,375.78/6,158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.92

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