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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.52, 9,299.60 and 2,498.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.52, 9,299.60 and 2,498.85 is: 3,749.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.52 : 9,299.60 = 2,498.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.52/9,299.60 = 2,498.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.52x = 9,299.60 × 2,498.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.52x = 23,238,305.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,238,305.46/6,198.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.01

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