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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.25, 9,237.38 and 2,462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.25, 9,237.38 and 2,462.13 is: 3,693.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.25 : 9,237.38 = 2,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.25/9,237.38 = 2,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.25x = 9,237.38 × 2,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.25x = 22,743,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,743,618.11/6,158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.20

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