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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.21, 9,163.53 and 2,598.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.21, 9,163.53 and 2,598.19 is: 3,897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.21 : 9,163.53 = 2,598.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.21/9,163.53 = 2,598.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.21x = 9,163.53 × 2,598.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.21x = 23,808,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,808,592.01/6,108.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.80

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