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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.66, 9,237.30 and 1,775.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.66, 9,237.30 and 1,775.94 is: 2,663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.66 : 9,237.30 = 1,775.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.66/9,237.30 = 1,775.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.66x = 9,237.30 × 1,775.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.66x = 16,404,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404,890.56/6,159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.28

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