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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.23, 9,159.62 and 2,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.23, 9,159.62 and 2,592.72 is: 3,889.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.23 : 9,159.62 = 2,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.23/9,159.62 = 2,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.23x = 9,159.62 × 2,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.23x = 23,748,317.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,748,317.00/6,106.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.19

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