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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.48, 9,161.72 and 4,022.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.48, 9,161.72 and 4,022.48 is: 6,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.48 : 9,161.72 = 4,022.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.48/9,161.72 = 4,022.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.48x = 9,161.72 × 4,022.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.48x = 36,852,835.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,852,835.47/6,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.96

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