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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.28, 9,448.46 and 2,137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.28, 9,448.46 and 2,137.86 is: 3,207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.28 : 9,448.46 = 2,137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.28/9,448.46 = 2,137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.28x = 9,448.46 × 2,137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.28x = 20,199,474.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,199,474.01/6,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.14

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