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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.89, 9,154.16 and 2,594.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.89, 9,154.16 and 2,594.89 is: 3,892.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.89 : 9,154.16 = 2,594.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.89/9,154.16 = 2,594.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.89x = 9,154.16 × 2,594.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.89x = 23,754,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,754,021.84/6,101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.90

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