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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,286.68, 9,435.42 and 2,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,286.68, 9,435.42 and 2,998.08 is: 4,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,286.68 : 9,435.42 = 2,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,286.68/9,435.42 = 2,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,286.68x = 9,435.42 × 2,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,286.68x = 28,288,143.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,288,143.99/6,286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.70

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