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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.91, 9,444.65 and 2,599.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.91, 9,444.65 and 2,599.91 is: 3,896.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.91 : 9,444.65 = 2,599.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.91/9,444.65 = 2,599.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.91x = 9,444.65 × 2,599.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.91x = 24,555,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,555,226.98/6,301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.47

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