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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.54, 8,415.96 and 3,581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.54, 8,415.96 and 3,581.52 is: 4,941.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.54 : 8,415.96 = 3,581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.54/8,415.96 = 3,581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.54x = 8,415.96 × 3,581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.54x = 30,141,929.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,141,929.06/6,099.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.67

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