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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,107.59, 9,162.59 and 2,597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,107.59, 9,162.59 and 2,597.56 is: 3,896.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,107.59 : 9,162.59 = 2,597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,107.59/9,162.59 = 2,597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,107.59x = 9,162.59 × 2,597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,107.59x = 23,800,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,800,377.28/6,107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.85

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