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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.10, 12,601.41 and 6,099.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.10, 12,601.41 and 6,099.50 is: 9,136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.10 : 12,601.41 = 6,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.10/12,601.41 = 6,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.10x = 12,601.41 × 6,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.10x = 76,862,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,862,300.30/8,413.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.03

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