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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.85, 9,435.27 and 2,398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.85, 9,435.27 and 2,398.13 is: 3,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.85 : 9,435.27 = 2,398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.85/9,435.27 = 2,398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.85x = 9,435.27 × 2,398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.85x = 22,627,004.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,004.05/6,295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.96

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