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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.21, 9,148.66 and 2,812.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.21, 9,148.66 and 2,812.30 is: 4,218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.21 : 9,148.66 = 2,812.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.21/9,148.66 = 2,812.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.21x = 9,148.66 × 2,812.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.21x = 25,728,776.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,728,776.52/6,099.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.38

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