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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.04, 9,259.56 and 6,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.04, 9,259.56 and 6,099.60 is: 9,149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.04 : 9,259.56 = 6,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.04/9,259.56 = 6,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.04x = 9,259.56 × 6,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.04x = 56,479,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,479,612.18/6,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.40

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