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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.29, 9,157.91 and 2,551.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.29, 9,157.91 and 2,551.41 is: 3,827.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.29 : 9,157.91 = 2,551.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.29/9,157.91 = 2,551.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.29x = 9,157.91 × 2,551.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.29x = 23,365,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,365,570.40/6,105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.11

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