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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.63, 9,156.72 and 3,635.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.63, 9,156.72 and 3,635.61 is: 5,457.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.63 : 9,156.72 = 3,635.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.63/9,156.72 = 3,635.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.63x = 9,156.72 × 3,635.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.63x = 33,290,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,290,262.80/6,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.75

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