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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.44, 9,233.90 and 2,826.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.44, 9,233.90 and 2,826.56 is: 4,237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.44 : 9,233.90 = 2,826.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.44/9,233.90 = 2,826.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.44x = 9,233.90 × 2,826.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.44x = 26,100,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,100,191.94/6,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.43

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