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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.30, 9,238.82 and 1,775.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.30, 9,238.82 and 1,775.42 is: 2,663.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.30 : 9,238.82 = 1,775.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.30/9,238.82 = 1,775.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.30x = 9,238.82 × 1,775.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.30x = 16,402,730.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,402,730.73/6,158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.52

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