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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.24, 9,268.98 and 3,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.24, 9,268.98 and 3,099 is: 4,650.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.24 : 9,268.98 = 3,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.24/9,268.98 = 3,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.24x = 9,268.98 × 3,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.24x = 28,724,569.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,724,569.02/6,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.07

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