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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.39, 9,445.85 and 2,398.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.39, 9,445.85 and 2,398.70 is: 3,599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.39 : 9,445.85 = 2,398.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.39/9,445.85 = 2,398.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.39x = 9,445.85 × 2,398.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.39x = 22,657,701.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657,701.17/6,294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.67

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