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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.77, 9,371.88 and 2,298.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.77, 9,371.88 and 2,298.67 is: 3,447.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.77 : 9,371.88 = 2,298.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.77/9,371.88 = 2,298.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.77x = 9,371.88 × 2,298.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.77x = 21,542,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,542,859.40/6,248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.54

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