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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.07, 9,389.75 and 2,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.07, 9,389.75 and 2,099.52 is: 3,149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.07 : 9,389.75 = 2,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.07/9,389.75 = 2,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.07x = 9,389.75 × 2,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.07x = 19,713,963.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,713,963.33/6,259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.66

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