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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.46, 9,158.94 and 2,597.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.46, 9,158.94 and 2,597.87 is: 3,896.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.46 : 9,158.94 = 2,597.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.46/9,158.94 = 2,597.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.46x = 9,158.94 × 2,597.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.46x = 23,793,758.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,793,758.36/6,106.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.49

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