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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.64, 9,147.64 and 2,589.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.64, 9,147.64 and 2,589.59 is: 3,883.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.64 : 9,147.64 = 2,589.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.64/9,147.64 = 2,589.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.64x = 9,147.64 × 2,589.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.64x = 23,688,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,688,624.12/6,099.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.61

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