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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.70, 9,151.47 and 3,637.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.70, 9,151.47 and 3,637.30 is: 5,457.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.70 : 9,151.47 = 3,637.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.70/9,151.47 = 3,637.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.70x = 9,151.47 × 3,637.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.70x = 33,286,641.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,286,641.83/6,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.09

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