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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.58, 9,299.24 and 2,038.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.58, 9,299.24 and 2,038.42 is: 3,058.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.58 : 9,299.24 = 2,038.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.58/9,299.24 = 2,038.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.58x = 9,299.24 × 2,038.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.58x = 18,955,765.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,955,765.88/6,198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.08

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