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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.60, 9,150.08 and 2,401.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.60, 9,150.08 and 2,401.35 is: 3,602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.60 : 9,150.08 = 2,401.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.60/9,150.08 = 2,401.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.60x = 9,150.08 × 2,401.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.60x = 21,972,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,972,511.80/6,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.29

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