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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.99, 9,137.22 and 3,897.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.99, 9,137.22 and 3,897.54 is: 5,838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.99 : 9,137.22 = 3,897.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.99/9,137.22 = 3,897.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.99x = 9,137.22 × 3,897.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.99x = 35,612,680.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,612,680.44/6,099.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,838.15

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