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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.84, 9,147.71 and 2,401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.84, 9,147.71 and 2,401.10 is: 3,600.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.84 : 9,147.71 = 2,401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.84/9,147.71 = 2,401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.84x = 9,147.71 × 2,401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.84x = 21,964,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,964,566.48/6,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.84

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