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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.84, 9,147.12 and 2,349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.84, 9,147.12 and 2,349.36 is: 3,523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.84 : 9,147.12 = 2,349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.84/9,147.12 = 2,349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.84x = 9,147.12 × 2,349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.84x = 21,489,877.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489,877.84/6,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.02

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