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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.49, 9,432.45 and 2,998.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.49, 9,432.45 and 2,998.35 is: 4,498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.49 : 9,432.45 = 2,998.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.49/9,432.45 = 2,998.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.49x = 9,432.45 × 2,998.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.49x = 28,281,786.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,281,786.46/6,287.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.10

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