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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,097.47, 9,149.97 and 2,399.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,097.47, 9,149.97 and 2,399.07 is: 3,600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,097.47 : 9,149.97 = 2,399.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,097.47/9,149.97 = 2,399.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,097.47x = 9,149.97 × 2,399.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,097.47x = 21,951,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,951,418.53/6,097.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.09

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