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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.40, 9,158.70 and 3,507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.40, 9,158.70 and 3,507.40 is: 5,266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.40 : 9,158.70 = 3,507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.40/9,158.70 = 3,507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.40x = 9,158.70 × 3,507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.40x = 32,123,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,123,224.38/6,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.62

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