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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.37, 9,262.97 and 4,099.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.37, 9,262.97 and 4,099.98 is: 6,145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.37 : 9,262.97 = 4,099.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.37/9,262.97 = 4,099.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.37x = 9,262.97 × 4,099.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.37x = 37,977,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,977,971.24/6,179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.93

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