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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.82, 9,158.88 and 2,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.82, 9,158.88 and 2,595 is: 3,893.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.82 : 9,158.88 = 2,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.82/9,158.88 = 2,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.82x = 9,158.88 × 2,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.82x = 23,767,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,767,293.60/6,104.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.20

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