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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.42, 9,150.71 and 2,403.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.42, 9,150.71 and 2,403.30 is: 3,606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.42 : 9,150.71 = 2,403.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.42/9,150.71 = 2,403.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.42x = 9,150.71 × 2,403.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.42x = 21,991,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,991,906.48/6,098.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.16

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