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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.70, 9,404.33 and 6,099.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.70, 9,404.33 and 6,099.45 is: 9,131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.70 : 9,404.33 = 6,099.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.70/9,404.33 = 6,099.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.70x = 9,404.33 × 6,099.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.70x = 57,361,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,361,210.12/6,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.48

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