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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.15, 9,165.81 and 2,599.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.15, 9,165.81 and 2,599.02 is: 3,899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.15 : 9,165.81 = 2,599.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.15/9,165.81 = 2,599.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.15x = 9,165.81 × 2,599.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.15x = 23,822,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,822,123.51/6,109.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.42

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