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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,103.80, 9,155.70 and 2,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,103.80, 9,155.70 and 2,592.90 is: 3,889.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,103.80 : 9,155.70 = 2,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,103.80/9,155.70 = 2,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,103.80x = 9,155.70 × 2,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,103.80x = 23,739,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,739,814.53/6,103.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.35

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