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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.92, 9,238.89 and 2,649.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.92, 9,238.89 and 2,649.01 is: 3,973.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.92 : 9,238.89 = 2,649.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.92/9,238.89 = 2,649.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.92x = 9,238.89 × 2,649.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.92x = 24,473,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,473,912.00/6,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.73

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