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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.83, 9,151.37 and 2,589.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.83, 9,151.37 and 2,589.99 is: 3,885.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.83 : 9,151.37 = 2,589.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.83/9,151.37 = 2,589.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.83x = 9,151.37 × 2,589.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.83x = 23,701,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,701,943.84/6,099.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.68

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