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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.99, 9,225.60 and 1,990.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.99, 9,225.60 and 1,990.46 is: 2,985.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.99 : 9,225.60 = 1,990.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.99/9,225.60 = 1,990.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.99x = 9,225.60 × 1,990.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.99x = 18,363,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,363,151.48/6,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.40

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