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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.89, 9,158.10 and 2,597.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.89, 9,158.10 and 2,597.31 is: 3,895.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.89 : 9,158.10 = 2,597.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.89/9,158.10 = 2,597.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.89x = 9,158.10 × 2,597.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.89x = 23,786,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,786,414.97/6,105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.65

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