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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.26, 9,090.40 and 2,599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.26, 9,090.40 and 2,599.94 is: 3,899.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.26 : 9,090.40 = 2,599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.26/9,090.40 = 2,599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.26x = 9,090.40 × 2,599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.26x = 23,634,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,634,494.58/6,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.91

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