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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.38, 9,238.28 and 3,039.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.38, 9,238.28 and 3,039.55 is: 4,558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.38 : 9,238.28 = 3,039.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.38/9,238.28 = 3,039.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.38x = 9,238.28 × 3,039.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.38x = 28,080,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,080,175.68/6,159.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.93

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