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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.91, 9,236.21 and 3,815.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.91, 9,236.21 and 3,815.33 is: 5,721.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.91 : 9,236.21 = 3,815.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.91/9,236.21 = 3,815.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.91x = 9,236.21 × 3,815.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.91x = 35,239,193.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,239,193.11/6,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.66

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