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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.58, 9,293.38 and 1,515.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.58, 9,293.38 and 1,515.58 is: 2,273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.58 : 9,293.38 = 1,515.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.58/9,293.38 = 1,515.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.58x = 9,293.38 × 1,515.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.58x = 14,084,860.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,084,860.86/6,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.37

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