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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.20, 9,235.98 and 2,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.20, 9,235.98 and 2,459.80 is: 3,689.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.20 : 9,235.98 = 2,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.20/9,235.98 = 2,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.20x = 9,235.98 × 2,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.20x = 22,718,663.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,718,663.60/6,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.17

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