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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.83, 9,236.34 and 3,032.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.83, 9,236.34 and 3,032.96 is: 4,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.83 : 9,236.34 = 3,032.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.83/9,236.34 = 3,032.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.83x = 9,236.34 × 3,032.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.83x = 28,013,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013,403.58/6,159.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.76

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