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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,107.54, 9,159.45 and 2,597.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,107.54, 9,159.45 and 2,597.51 is: 3,895.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,107.54 : 9,159.45 = 2,597.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,107.54/9,159.45 = 2,597.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,107.54x = 9,159.45 × 2,597.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,107.54x = 23,791,717.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791,717.17/6,107.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.47

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