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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.59, 9,161.09 and 2,596.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.59, 9,161.09 and 2,596.56 is: 3,895.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.59 : 9,161.09 = 2,596.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.59/9,161.09 = 2,596.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.59x = 9,161.09 × 2,596.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.59x = 23,787,360.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,787,360.70/6,106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.36

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