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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.26, 9,297.38 and 2,685.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.26, 9,297.38 and 2,685.40 is: 4,028.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.26 : 9,297.38 = 2,685.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.26/9,297.38 = 2,685.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.26x = 9,297.38 × 2,685.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.26x = 24,967,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,967,167.72/6,198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.10

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