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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.70, 9,398.82 and 2,758.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.70, 9,398.82 and 2,758.70 is: 4,136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.70 : 9,398.82 = 2,758.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.70/9,398.82 = 2,758.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.70x = 9,398.82 × 2,758.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.70x = 25,928,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,928,524.73/6,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.19

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