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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.93, 9,151.52 and 2,588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.93, 9,151.52 and 2,588.18 is: 3,882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.93 : 9,151.52 = 2,588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.93/9,151.52 = 2,588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.93x = 9,151.52 × 2,588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.93x = 23,685,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,685,722.34/6,099.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.95

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