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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.28, 9,154.23 and 2,639.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.28, 9,154.23 and 2,639.64 is: 3,958.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.28 : 9,154.23 = 2,639.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.28/9,154.23 = 2,639.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.28x = 9,154.23 × 2,639.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.28x = 24,163,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,163,871.68/6,104.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.51

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