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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.08, 9,238.62 and 3,825.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.08, 9,238.62 and 3,825.84 is: 5,738.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.08 : 9,238.62 = 3,825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.08/9,238.62 = 3,825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.08x = 9,238.62 × 3,825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.08x = 35,345,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,345,481.94/6,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.76

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