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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.59, 9,162.08 and 2,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.59, 9,162.08 and 2,601.26 is: 3,900.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.59 : 9,162.08 = 2,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.59/9,162.08 = 2,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.59x = 9,162.08 × 2,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.59x = 23,832,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,832,952.22/6,109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.91

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