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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.52, 9,150.44 and 2,591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.52, 9,150.44 and 2,591.48 is: 3,886.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.52 : 9,150.44 = 2,591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.52/9,150.44 = 2,591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.52x = 9,150.44 × 2,591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.52x = 23,713,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,713,182.25/6,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.44

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