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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.47, 9,154.86 and 2,404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.47, 9,154.86 and 2,404.25 is: 3,608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.47 : 9,154.86 = 2,404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.47/9,154.86 = 2,404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.47x = 9,154.86 × 2,404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.47x = 22,010,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010,526.38/6,099.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.60

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