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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.58, 9,144.36 and 2,396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.58, 9,144.36 and 2,396.46 is: 3,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.58 : 9,144.36 = 2,396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.58/9,144.36 = 2,396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.58x = 9,144.36 × 2,396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.58x = 21,914,092.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,914,092.97/6,098.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.31

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