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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,107.28, 9,160.15 and 2,598.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,107.28, 9,160.15 and 2,598.69 is: 3,897.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,107.28 : 9,160.15 = 2,598.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,107.28/9,160.15 = 2,598.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,107.28x = 9,160.15 × 2,598.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,107.28x = 23,804,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,804,390.20/6,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.71

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