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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.07, 9,147.78 and 2,399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.07, 9,147.78 and 2,399.82 is: 3,600.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.07 : 9,147.78 = 2,399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.07/9,147.78 = 2,399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.07x = 9,147.78 × 2,399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.07x = 21,953,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,953,025.40/6,098.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.00

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