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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.31, 9,236.34 and 2,648.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.31, 9,236.34 and 2,648.94 is: 3,972.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.31 : 9,236.34 = 2,648.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.31/9,236.34 = 2,648.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.31x = 9,236.34 × 2,648.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.31x = 24,466,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,466,510.48/6,158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.93

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