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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,107.83, 9,160.58 and 2,597.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,107.83, 9,160.58 and 2,597.18 is: 3,895.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,107.83 : 9,160.58 = 2,597.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,107.83/9,160.58 = 2,597.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,107.83x = 9,160.58 × 2,597.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,107.83x = 23,791,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791,635.85/6,107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.27

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