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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.79, 9,409.83 and 2,998.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.79, 9,409.83 and 2,998.19 is: 4,490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.79 : 9,409.83 = 2,998.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.79/9,409.83 = 2,998.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.79x = 9,409.83 × 2,998.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.79x = 28,212,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,212,446.45/6,282.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.43

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