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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,107.21, 9,162.03 and 2,597.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,107.21, 9,162.03 and 2,597.19 is: 3,896.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,107.21 : 9,162.03 = 2,597.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,107.21/9,162.03 = 2,597.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,107.21x = 9,162.03 × 2,597.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,107.21x = 23,795,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,795,532.70/6,107.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.30

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