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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.72, 9,156.75 and 2,595.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.72, 9,156.75 and 2,595.71 is: 3,892.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.72 : 9,156.75 = 2,595.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.72/9,156.75 = 2,595.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.72x = 9,156.75 × 2,595.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.72x = 23,768,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,768,267.54/6,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.79

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