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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,110.02, 9,157.82 and 2,598.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,110.02, 9,157.82 and 2,598.97 is: 3,895.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,110.02 : 9,157.82 = 2,598.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,110.02/9,157.82 = 2,598.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,110.02x = 9,157.82 × 2,598.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,110.02x = 23,800,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,800,840.66/6,110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.38

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