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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.76, 9,235.39 and 1,775.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.76, 9,235.39 and 1,775.17 is: 2,661.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.76 : 9,235.39 = 1,775.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.76/9,235.39 = 1,775.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.76x = 9,235.39 × 1,775.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.76x = 16,394,387.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,394,387.27/6,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.96

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