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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.29, 9,441.27 and 2,346.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.29, 9,441.27 and 2,346.66 is: 3,517.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.29 : 9,441.27 = 2,346.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.29/9,441.27 = 2,346.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.29x = 9,441.27 × 2,346.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.29x = 22,155,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,155,450.66/6,298.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.69

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