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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.04, 9,153.61 and 2,590.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.04, 9,153.61 and 2,590.91 is: 3,887.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.04 : 9,153.61 = 2,590.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.04/9,153.61 = 2,590.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.04x = 9,153.61 × 2,590.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.04x = 23,716,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716,127.44/6,101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.23

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