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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.36, 9,268.96 and 3,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.36, 9,268.96 and 3,099.36 is: 4,650.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.36 : 9,268.96 = 3,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.36/9,268.96 = 3,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.36x = 9,268.96 × 3,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.36x = 28,727,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,727,843.87/6,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.51

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