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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.46, 9,236.58 and 1,774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.46, 9,236.58 and 1,774.84 is: 2,661.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.46 : 9,236.58 = 1,774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.46/9,236.58 = 1,774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.46x = 9,236.58 × 1,774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.46x = 16,393,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,393,451.65/6,158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.94

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