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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,260.58, 9,391.78 and 2,099.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,260.58, 9,391.78 and 2,099.66 is: 3,149.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,260.58 : 9,391.78 = 2,099.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,260.58/9,391.78 = 2,099.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,260.58x = 9,391.78 × 2,099.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,260.58x = 19,719,500.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,719,500.46/6,260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.79

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