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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.33, 9,147.36 and 2,811.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.33, 9,147.36 and 2,811.42 is: 4,217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.33 : 9,147.36 = 2,811.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.33/9,147.36 = 2,811.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.33x = 9,147.36 × 2,811.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.33x = 25,717,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,717,070.85/6,098.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.07

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