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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.67, 9,239.63 and 1,776.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.67, 9,239.63 and 1,776.39 is: 2,665.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.67 : 9,239.63 = 1,776.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.67/9,239.63 = 1,776.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.67x = 9,239.63 × 1,776.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.67x = 16,413,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,413,177.45/6,158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.05

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