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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.76, 9,231.30 and 4,693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.76, 9,231.30 and 4,693.08 is: 7,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.76 : 9,231.30 = 4,693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.76/9,231.30 = 4,693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.76x = 9,231.30 × 4,693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.76x = 43,323,229.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,323,229.40/6,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.41

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