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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.37, 9,099.38 and 2,601.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.37, 9,099.38 and 2,601.61 is: 3,904.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.37 : 9,099.38 = 2,601.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.37/9,099.38 = 2,601.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.37x = 9,099.38 × 2,601.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.37x = 23,673,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,673,024.99/6,063.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.27

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