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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.44, 9,147.67 and 2,398.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.44, 9,147.67 and 2,398.65 is: 3,597.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.44 : 9,147.67 = 2,398.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.44/9,147.67 = 2,398.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.44x = 9,147.67 × 2,398.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.44x = 21,942,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,942,058.65/6,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.98

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