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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.29, 6,012.39 and 3,098.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.29, 6,012.39 and 3,098.98 is: 4,278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.29 : 6,012.39 = 3,098.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.29/6,012.39 = 3,098.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.29x = 6,012.39 × 3,098.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.29x = 18,632,276.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,632,276.36/4,355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.08

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