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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.21, 9,238.67 and 1,775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.21, 9,238.67 and 1,775.32 is: 2,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.21 : 9,238.67 = 1,775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.21/9,238.67 = 1,775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.21x = 9,238.67 × 1,775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.21x = 16,401,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401,606.28/6,158.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.37

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