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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.30, 9,218.36 and 4,978.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.30, 9,218.36 and 4,978.46 is: 7,452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.30 : 9,218.36 = 4,978.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.30/9,218.36 = 4,978.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.30x = 9,218.36 × 4,978.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.30x = 45,893,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,893,165.54/6,158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,452.25

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