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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.93, 9,159.62 and 2,405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.93, 9,159.62 and 2,405.12 is: 3,608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.93 : 9,159.62 = 2,405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.93/9,159.62 = 2,405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.93x = 9,159.62 × 2,405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.93x = 22,029,927.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,029,927.43/6,104.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.55

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