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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.58, 9,160.17 and 2,598.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.58, 9,160.17 and 2,598.45 is: 3,896.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.58 : 9,160.17 = 2,598.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.58/9,160.17 = 2,598.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.58x = 9,160.17 × 2,598.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.58x = 23,802,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,802,243.74/6,108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.53

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