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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.74, 9,243.60 and 2,873.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.74, 9,243.60 and 2,873.68 is: 4,313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.74 : 9,243.60 = 2,873.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.74/9,243.60 = 2,873.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.74x = 9,243.60 × 2,873.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.74x = 26,563,148.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,563,148.45/6,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.08

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