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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,103.26, 9,158.64 and 2,816.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,103.26, 9,158.64 and 2,816.59 is: 4,226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,103.26 : 9,158.64 = 2,816.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,103.26/9,158.64 = 2,816.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,103.26x = 9,158.64 × 2,816.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,103.26x = 25,796,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,796,134.72/6,103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.62

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