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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.91, 9,157.02 and 2,595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.91, 9,157.02 and 2,595.87 is: 3,893.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.91 : 9,157.02 = 2,595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.91/9,157.02 = 2,595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.91x = 9,157.02 × 2,595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.91x = 23,770,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,770,433.51/6,105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.02

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