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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.28, 9,154.35 and 2,598.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.28, 9,154.35 and 2,598.98 is: 3,896.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.28 : 9,154.35 = 2,598.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.28/9,154.35 = 2,598.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.28x = 9,154.35 × 2,598.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.28x = 23,791,926.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791,926.79/6,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.31

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