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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.69, 9,388.62 and 2,098.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.69, 9,388.62 and 2,098.11 is: 3,147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.69 : 9,388.62 = 2,098.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.69/9,388.62 = 2,098.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.69x = 9,388.62 × 2,098.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.69x = 19,698,357.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,698,357.51/6,257.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.86

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