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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.64, 9,150.78 and 2,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.64, 9,150.78 and 2,204 is: 3,306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.64 : 9,150.78 = 2,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.64/9,150.78 = 2,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.64x = 9,150.78 × 2,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.64x = 20,168,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,168,319.12/6,099.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.48

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