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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.92, 9,442.64 and 2,398.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.92, 9,442.64 and 2,398.63 is: 3,598.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.92 : 9,442.64 = 2,398.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.92/9,442.64 = 2,398.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.92x = 9,442.64 × 2,398.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.92x = 22,649,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,649,399.58/6,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.62

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