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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.56, 9,430.38 and 2,998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.56, 9,430.38 and 2,998.22 is: 4,498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.56 : 9,430.38 = 2,998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.56/9,430.38 = 2,998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.56x = 9,430.38 × 2,998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.56x = 28,274,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274,401.10/6,285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.31

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