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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.61, 8,424.36 and 4,106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.61, 8,424.36 and 4,106.71 is: 5,671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.61 : 8,424.36 = 4,106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.61/8,424.36 = 4,106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.61x = 8,424.36 × 4,106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.61x = 34,596,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,596,403.46/6,099.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,671.90

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