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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.40, 9,234.96 and 2,872.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.40, 9,234.96 and 2,872.56 is: 4,307.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.40 : 9,234.96 = 2,872.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.40/9,234.96 = 2,872.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.40x = 9,234.96 × 2,872.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.40x = 26,527,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,527,976.70/6,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.61

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