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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.49, 8,691.92 and 3,503.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.49, 8,691.92 and 3,503.99 is: 4,835.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.49 : 8,691.92 = 3,503.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.49/8,691.92 = 3,503.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.49x = 8,691.92 × 3,503.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.49x = 30,456,357.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,456,357.30/6,298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.51

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