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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.62, 9,237.69 and 2,054.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.62, 9,237.69 and 2,054.62 is: 3,081.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.62 : 9,237.69 = 2,054.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.62/9,237.69 = 2,054.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.62x = 9,237.69 × 2,054.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.62x = 18,979,942.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,979,942.63/6,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.85

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