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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.68, 9,370.13 and 2,298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.68, 9,370.13 and 2,298.94 is: 3,447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.68 : 9,370.13 = 2,298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.68/9,370.13 = 2,298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.68x = 9,370.13 × 2,298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.68x = 21,541,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541,397.38/6,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.35

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