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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.30, 9,159.26 and 2,156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.30, 9,159.26 and 2,156.41 is: 3,235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.30 : 9,159.26 = 2,156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.30/9,159.26 = 2,156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.30x = 9,159.26 × 2,156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.30x = 19,751,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,751,119.86/6,105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.08

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