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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.93, 9,239.04 and 2,263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.93, 9,239.04 and 2,263.32 is: 3,395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.93 : 9,239.04 = 2,263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.93/9,239.04 = 2,263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.93x = 9,239.04 × 2,263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.93x = 20,910,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,910,904.01/6,158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.22

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