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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,103.68, 9,158.76 and 2,636.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,103.68, 9,158.76 and 2,636.88 is: 3,956.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,103.68 : 9,158.76 = 2,636.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,103.68/9,158.76 = 2,636.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,103.68x = 9,158.76 × 2,636.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,103.68x = 24,150,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,150,551.07/6,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.72

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