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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.17, 9,446.88 and 2,348.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.17, 9,446.88 and 2,348.67 is: 3,522.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.17 : 9,446.88 = 2,348.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.17/9,446.88 = 2,348.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.17x = 9,446.88 × 2,348.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.17x = 22,187,603.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,187,603.65/6,298.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.87

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