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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.85, 9,148.28 and 2,399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.85, 9,148.28 and 2,399.06 is: 3,598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.85 : 9,148.28 = 2,399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.85/9,148.28 = 2,399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.85x = 9,148.28 × 2,399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.85x = 21,947,283.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,947,283.49/6,098.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.59

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