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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.52, 9,147.44 and 2,589.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.52, 9,147.44 and 2,589.46 is: 3,883.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.52 : 9,147.44 = 2,589.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.52/9,147.44 = 2,589.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.52x = 9,147.44 × 2,589.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.52x = 23,686,929.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,686,929.98/6,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.41

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