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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.20, 9,430.02 and 2,998.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.20, 9,430.02 and 2,998.32 is: 4,491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.20 : 9,430.02 = 2,998.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.20/9,430.02 = 2,998.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.20x = 9,430.02 × 2,998.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.20x = 28,274,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274,217.57/6,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.39

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