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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.96, 9,237.33 and 1,775.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.96, 9,237.33 and 1,775.34 is: 2,662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.96 : 9,237.33 = 1,775.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.96/9,237.33 = 1,775.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.96x = 9,237.33 × 1,775.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.96x = 16,399,401.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,399,401.44/6,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.69

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