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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.17, 8,416.92 and 3,581.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.17, 8,416.92 and 3,581.31 is: 4,942.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.17 : 8,416.92 = 3,581.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.17/8,416.92 = 3,581.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.17x = 8,416.92 × 3,581.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.17x = 30,143,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,143,591.62/6,099.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.25

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