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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,102.98, 9,158.23 and 2,404.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,102.98, 9,158.23 and 2,404.58 is: 3,608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,102.98 : 9,158.23 = 2,404.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,102.98/9,158.23 = 2,404.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,102.98x = 9,158.23 × 2,404.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,102.98x = 22,021,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021,696.69/6,102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.35

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