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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.83, 9,160.37 and 2,595.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.83, 9,160.37 and 2,595.99 is: 3,894.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.83 : 9,160.37 = 2,595.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.83/9,160.37 = 2,595.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.83x = 9,160.37 × 2,595.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.83x = 23,780,235.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,780,235.41/6,105.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.68

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