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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.88, 9,155.52 and 2,594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.88, 9,155.52 and 2,594.88 is: 3,891.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.88 : 9,155.52 = 2,594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.88/9,155.52 = 2,594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.88x = 9,155.52 × 2,594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.88x = 23,757,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,757,475.74/6,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.55

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