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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.85, 9,143.43 and 2,975.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.85, 9,143.43 and 2,975.59 is: 4,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.85 : 9,143.43 = 2,975.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.85/9,143.43 = 2,975.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.85x = 9,143.43 × 2,975.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.85x = 27,207,098.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,207,098.87/6,099.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.29

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