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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.02, 9,443.79 and 2,599.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.02, 9,443.79 and 2,599.56 is: 3,898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.02 : 9,443.79 = 2,599.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.02/9,443.79 = 2,599.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.02x = 9,443.79 × 2,599.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.02x = 24,549,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,549,698.73/6,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.00

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