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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,107.30, 9,162.14 and 2,597.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,107.30, 9,162.14 and 2,597.27 is: 3,896.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,107.30 : 9,162.14 = 2,597.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,107.30/9,162.14 = 2,597.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,107.30x = 9,162.14 × 2,597.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,107.30x = 23,796,492.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796,492.56/6,107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.40

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