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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,100.14, 9,148.39 and 2,590.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,100.14, 9,148.39 and 2,590.09 is: 3,884.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,100.14 : 9,148.39 = 2,590.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,100.14/9,148.39 = 2,590.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,100.14x = 9,148.39 × 2,590.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,100.14x = 23,695,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,695,153.46/6,100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.36

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