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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.66, 9,143.79 and 2,585.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.66, 9,143.79 and 2,585.98 is: 3,879.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.66 : 9,143.79 = 2,585.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.66/9,143.79 = 2,585.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.66x = 9,143.79 × 2,585.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.66x = 23,645,608.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,645,608.36/6,095.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.09

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