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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.84, 9,148.85 and 2,404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.84, 9,148.85 and 2,404.59 is: 3,606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.84 : 9,148.85 = 2,404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.84/9,148.85 = 2,404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.84x = 9,148.85 × 2,404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.84x = 21,999,195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,195.91/6,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.52

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