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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.50, 9,389.28 and 2,099.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.50, 9,389.28 and 2,099.83 is: 3,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.50 : 9,389.28 = 2,099.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.50/9,389.28 = 2,099.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.50x = 9,389.28 × 2,099.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.50x = 19,715,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,715,834.38/6,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.75

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