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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,100.08, 9,143.64 and 2,589.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,100.08, 9,143.64 and 2,589.36 is: 3,881.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,100.08 : 9,143.64 = 2,589.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,100.08/9,143.64 = 2,589.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,100.08x = 9,143.64 × 2,589.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,100.08x = 23,676,175.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,676,175.67/6,100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.29

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