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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.99, 9,151.55 and 2,403.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.99, 9,151.55 and 2,403.87 is: 3,607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.99 : 9,151.55 = 2,403.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.99/9,151.55 = 2,403.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.99x = 9,151.55 × 2,403.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.99x = 21,999,099.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,099.18/6,098.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.01

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