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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.33, 9,149.11 and 2,588.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.33, 9,149.11 and 2,588.47 is: 3,883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.33 : 9,149.11 = 2,588.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.33/9,149.11 = 2,588.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.33x = 9,149.11 × 2,588.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.33x = 23,682,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,682,167.42/6,098.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.38

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