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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.86, 9,224.90 and 3,819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.86, 9,224.90 and 3,819.44 is: 5,720.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.86 : 9,224.90 = 3,819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.86/9,224.90 = 3,819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.86x = 9,224.90 × 3,819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.86x = 35,233,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,233,952.06/6,158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,720.86

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