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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.23, 9,158.58 and 2,155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.23, 9,158.58 and 2,155.67 is: 3,233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.23 : 9,158.58 = 2,155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.23/9,158.58 = 2,155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.23x = 9,158.58 × 2,155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.23x = 19,742,912.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,742,912.18/6,105.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.77

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