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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.59, 9,156.18 and 2,595.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.59, 9,156.18 and 2,595.83 is: 3,892.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.59 : 9,156.18 = 2,595.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.59/9,156.18 = 2,595.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.59x = 9,156.18 × 2,595.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.59x = 23,767,886.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,767,886.73/6,105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.81

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