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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.03, 9,146.24 and 2,396.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.03, 9,146.24 and 2,396.21 is: 3,595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.03 : 9,146.24 = 2,396.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.03/9,146.24 = 2,396.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.03x = 9,146.24 × 2,396.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.03x = 21,916,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,916,254.04/6,096.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.17

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