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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.21, 9,160.53 and 2,596.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.21, 9,160.53 and 2,596.19 is: 3,894.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.21 : 9,160.53 = 2,596.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.21/9,160.53 = 2,596.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.21x = 9,160.53 × 2,596.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.21x = 23,782,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,782,470.44/6,106.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.80

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