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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,064.80, 9,098.88 and 2,601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,064.80, 9,098.88 and 2,601.12 is: 3,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,064.80 : 9,098.88 = 2,601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,064.80/9,098.88 = 2,601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,064.80x = 9,098.88 × 2,601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,064.80x = 23,667,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,667,278.75/6,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.40

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