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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.58, 9,159.36 and 1,946.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.58, 9,159.36 and 1,946.42 is: 2,919.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.58 : 9,159.36 = 1,946.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.58/9,159.36 = 1,946.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.58x = 9,159.36 × 1,946.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.58x = 17,827,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,827,961.49/6,106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.47

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