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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.52, 9,386.80 and 2,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.52, 9,386.80 and 2,098.60 is: 3,147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.52 : 9,386.80 = 2,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.52/9,386.80 = 2,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.52x = 9,386.80 × 2,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.52x = 19,699,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,699,138.48/6,258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.57

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