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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.99, 9,147.68 and 1,716.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.99, 9,147.68 and 1,716.82 is: 2,575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.99 : 9,147.68 = 1,716.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.99/9,147.68 = 1,716.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.99x = 9,147.68 × 1,716.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.99x = 15,704,934.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,934.26/6,098.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.01

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