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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.16, 9,161.91 and 2,599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.16, 9,161.91 and 2,599.13 is: 3,897.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.16 : 9,161.91 = 2,599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.16/9,161.91 = 2,599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.16x = 9,161.91 × 2,599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.16x = 23,812,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812,995.14/6,109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.92

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