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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.56, 9,452.88 and 2,836.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.56, 9,452.88 and 2,836.08 is: 4,256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.56 : 9,452.88 = 2,836.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.56/9,452.88 = 2,836.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.56x = 9,452.88 × 2,836.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.56x = 26,809,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,809,123.91/6,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.39

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