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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.03, 9,388.67 and 2,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.03, 9,388.67 and 2,098.26 is: 3,147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.03 : 9,388.67 = 2,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.03/9,388.67 = 2,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.03x = 9,388.67 × 2,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.03x = 19,699,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,699,860.22/6,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.43

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