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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.98, 9,153.73 and 2,401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.98, 9,153.73 and 2,401.58 is: 3,603.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.98 : 9,153.73 = 2,401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.98/9,153.73 = 2,401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.98x = 9,153.73 × 2,401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.98x = 21,983,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,983,414.89/6,099.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.85

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