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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.72, 9,240.64 and 2,513.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.72, 9,240.64 and 2,513.28 is: 3,770.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.72 : 9,240.64 = 2,513.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.72/9,240.64 = 2,513.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.72x = 9,240.64 × 2,513.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.72x = 23,224,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224,315.70/6,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.96

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