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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.28, 9,158.66 and 2,597.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.28, 9,158.66 and 2,597.69 is: 3,896.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.28 : 9,158.66 = 2,597.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.28/9,158.66 = 2,597.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.28x = 9,158.66 × 2,597.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.28x = 23,791,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791,300.71/6,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.21

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