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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.76, 9,436.98 and 2,398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.76, 9,436.98 and 2,398.28 is: 3,596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.76 : 9,436.98 = 2,398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.76/9,436.98 = 2,398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.76x = 9,436.98 × 2,398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.76x = 22,632,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,520.39/6,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.60

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