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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.48, 9,152.98 and 2,401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.48, 9,152.98 and 2,401.08 is: 3,603.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.48 : 9,152.98 = 2,401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.48/9,152.98 = 2,401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.48x = 9,152.98 × 2,401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.48x = 21,977,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,977,037.22/6,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.10

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