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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.13, 9,428.91 and 2,998.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.13, 9,428.91 and 2,998.48 is: 4,498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.13 : 9,428.91 = 2,998.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.13/9,428.91 = 2,998.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.13x = 9,428.91 × 2,998.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.13x = 28,272,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,272,398.06/6,285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.30

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