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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.98, 9,230.43 and 2,826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.98, 9,230.43 and 2,826.02 is: 4,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.98 : 9,230.43 = 2,826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.98/9,230.43 = 2,826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.98x = 9,230.43 × 2,826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.98x = 26,085,380.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,085,380.26/6,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.34

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