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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,103.35, 9,154.99 and 2,592.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,103.35, 9,154.99 and 2,592.82 is: 3,889.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,103.35 : 9,154.99 = 2,592.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,103.35/9,154.99 = 2,592.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,103.35x = 9,154.99 × 2,592.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,103.35x = 23,737,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,737,211.65/6,103.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.21

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