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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.98, 9,148.98 and 2,586.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.98, 9,148.98 and 2,586.71 is: 3,881.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.98 : 9,148.98 = 2,586.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.98/9,148.98 = 2,586.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.98x = 9,148.98 × 2,586.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.98x = 23,665,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,758.06/6,096.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.55

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