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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.38, 9,444.43 and 3,666.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.38, 9,444.43 and 3,666.76 is: 5,498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.38 : 9,444.43 = 3,666.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.38/9,444.43 = 3,666.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.38x = 9,444.43 × 3,666.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.38x = 34,630,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,630,458.15/6,298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.31

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