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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.43, 6,147.72 and 2,537.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.43, 6,147.72 and 2,537.06 is: 3,804.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.43 : 6,147.72 = 2,537.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.43/6,147.72 = 2,537.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.43x = 6,147.72 × 2,537.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.43x = 15,597,103.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,597,103.76/4,099.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.70

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