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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.09, 9,151.43 and 2,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.09, 9,151.43 and 2,588.84 is: 3,883.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.09 : 9,151.43 = 2,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.09/9,151.43 = 2,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.09x = 9,151.43 × 2,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.09x = 23,691,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,691,529.34/6,101.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.17

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