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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.98, 9,420.46 and 2,388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.98, 9,420.46 and 2,388.26 is: 3,579.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.98 : 9,420.46 = 2,388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.98/9,420.46 = 2,388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.98x = 9,420.46 × 2,388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.98x = 22,498,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,498,507.80/6,285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.16

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