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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.54, 9,238.22 and 2,209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.54, 9,238.22 and 2,209.38 is: 3,314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.54 : 9,238.22 = 2,209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.54/9,238.22 = 2,209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.54x = 9,238.22 × 2,209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.54x = 20,410,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,410,738.50/6,158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.22

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