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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.43, 9,232.15 and 2,261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.43, 9,232.15 and 2,261.92 is: 3,390.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.43 : 9,232.15 = 2,261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.43/9,232.15 = 2,261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.43x = 9,232.15 × 2,261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.43x = 20,882,384.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,882,384.73/6,158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.86

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