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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.52, 9,145.94 and 2,588.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.52, 9,145.94 and 2,588.46 is: 3,881.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.52 : 9,145.94 = 2,588.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.52/9,145.94 = 2,588.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.52x = 9,145.94 × 2,588.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.52x = 23,673,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,673,899.85/6,098.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.91

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