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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.03, 9,236.14 and 1,998.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.03, 9,236.14 and 1,998.03 is: 2,996.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.03 : 9,236.14 = 1,998.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.03/9,236.14 = 1,998.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.03x = 9,236.14 × 1,998.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.03x = 18,454,073.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,454,073.73/6,159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.26

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