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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.36, 9,442.06 and 2,598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.36, 9,442.06 and 2,598.28 is: 3,895.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.36 : 9,442.06 = 2,598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.36/9,442.06 = 2,598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.36x = 9,442.06 × 2,598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.36x = 24,533,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,533,115.66/6,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.16

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