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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.98, 9,144.51 and 2,203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.98, 9,144.51 and 2,203.48 is: 3,303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.98 : 9,144.51 = 2,203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.98/9,144.51 = 2,203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.98x = 9,144.51 × 2,203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.98x = 20,149,744.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,149,744.89/6,099.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.25

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