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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.13, 9,142.69 and 2,199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.13, 9,142.69 and 2,199.54 is: 3,299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.13 : 9,142.69 = 2,199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.13/9,142.69 = 2,199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.13x = 9,142.69 × 2,199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.13x = 20,109,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,109,693.85/6,095.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.30

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