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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.61, 6,099.08 and 2,315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.61, 6,099.08 and 2,315.42 is: 3,470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.61 : 6,099.08 = 2,315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.61/6,099.08 = 2,315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.61x = 6,099.08 × 2,315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.61x = 14,121,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121,931.81/4,069.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.09

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