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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.61, 9,150.99 and 2,403.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.61, 9,150.99 and 2,403.49 is: 3,606.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.61 : 9,150.99 = 2,403.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.61/9,150.99 = 2,403.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.61x = 9,150.99 × 2,403.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.61x = 21,994,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,994,290.08/6,098.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.44

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