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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.62, 9,166.02 and 2,599.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.62, 9,166.02 and 2,599.74 is: 3,900.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.62 : 9,166.02 = 2,599.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.62/9,166.02 = 2,599.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.62x = 9,166.02 × 2,599.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.62x = 23,829,268.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,829,268.83/6,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.29

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