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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.79, 9,158.34 and 2,596.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.79, 9,158.34 and 2,596.77 is: 3,894.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.79 : 9,158.34 = 2,596.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.79/9,158.34 = 2,596.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.79x = 9,158.34 × 2,596.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.79x = 23,782,102.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,782,102.56/6,106.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.37

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