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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.56, 9,452.70 and 5,068.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.56, 9,452.70 and 5,068.98 is: 7,607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.56 : 9,452.70 = 5,068.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.56/9,452.70 = 5,068.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.56x = 9,452.70 × 5,068.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.56x = 47,915,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,915,547.25/6,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,607.38

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