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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.38, 9,237.50 and 1,541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.38, 9,237.50 and 1,541.38 is: 2,312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.38 : 9,237.50 = 1,541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.38/9,237.50 = 1,541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.38x = 9,237.50 × 1,541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.38x = 14,238,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,238,497.75/6,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.05

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