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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.48, 9,149.22 and 2,588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.48, 9,149.22 and 2,588.52 is: 3,882.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.48 : 9,149.22 = 2,588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.48/9,149.22 = 2,588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.48x = 9,149.22 × 2,588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.48x = 23,682,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,682,938.95/6,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.78

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