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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.28, 9,235.25 and 1,774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.28, 9,235.25 and 1,774.56 is: 2,661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.28 : 9,235.25 = 1,774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.28/9,235.25 = 1,774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.28x = 9,235.25 × 1,774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.28x = 16,388,505.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,388,505.24/6,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.21

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