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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.11, 9,451.41 and 2,600.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.11, 9,451.41 and 2,600.25 is: 3,902.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.11 : 9,451.41 = 2,600.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.11/9,451.41 = 2,600.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.11x = 9,451.41 × 2,600.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.11x = 24,576,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,576,015.85/6,298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.13

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