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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.52, 9,448.92 and 2,598.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.52, 9,448.92 and 2,598.69 is: 3,898.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.52 : 9,448.92 = 2,598.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.52/9,448.92 = 2,598.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.52x = 9,448.92 × 2,598.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.52x = 24,554,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,554,813.91/6,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.51

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