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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.31, 9,151.06 and 2,639.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.31, 9,151.06 and 2,639.67 is: 3,957.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.31 : 9,151.06 = 2,639.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.31/9,151.06 = 2,639.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.31x = 9,151.06 × 2,639.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.31x = 24,155,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,155,778.55/6,104.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.17

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