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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,103.98, 9,159.73 and 2,405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,103.98, 9,159.73 and 2,405.58 is: 3,609.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,103.98 : 9,159.73 = 2,405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,103.98/9,159.73 = 2,405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,103.98x = 9,159.73 × 2,405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,103.98x = 22,034,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,034,463.29/6,103.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.85

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