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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.26, 9,237.39 and 2,872.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.26, 9,237.39 and 2,872.90 is: 4,309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.26 : 9,237.39 = 2,872.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.26/9,237.39 = 2,872.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.26x = 9,237.39 × 2,872.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.26x = 26,538,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,538,097.73/6,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.35

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