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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.02, 9,447.84 and 5,860.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.02, 9,447.84 and 5,860.62 is: 8,791.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.02 : 9,447.84 = 5,860.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.02/9,447.84 = 5,860.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.02x = 9,447.84 × 5,860.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.02x = 55,370,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,370,200.06/6,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,791.68

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