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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.70, 9,386.55 and 2,098.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.70, 9,386.55 and 2,098.35 is: 3,147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.70 : 9,386.55 = 2,098.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.70/9,386.55 = 2,098.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.70x = 9,386.55 × 2,098.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.70x = 19,696,267.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,696,267.19/6,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.53

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