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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.11, 9,440.98 and 2,346.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.11, 9,440.98 and 2,346.46 is: 3,517.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.11 : 9,440.98 = 2,346.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.11/9,440.98 = 2,346.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.11x = 9,440.98 × 2,346.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.11x = 22,152,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,852.46/6,298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.38

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