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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.58, 9,239.40 and 4,921.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.58, 9,239.40 and 4,921.19 is: 7,381.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.58 : 9,239.40 = 4,921.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.58/9,239.40 = 4,921.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.58x = 9,239.40 × 4,921.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.58x = 45,468,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,468,842.89/6,159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.81

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