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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.22, 9,148.83 and 2,590.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.22, 9,148.83 and 2,590.30 is: 3,885.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.22 : 9,148.83 = 2,590.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.22/9,148.83 = 2,590.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.22x = 9,148.83 × 2,590.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.22x = 23,698,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,698,214.35/6,099.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.45

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