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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.70, 9,446.70 and 2,788.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.70, 9,446.70 and 2,788.70 is: 4,182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.70 : 9,446.70 = 2,788.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.70/9,446.70 = 2,788.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.70x = 9,446.70 × 2,788.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.70x = 26,344,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,344,012.29/6,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.45

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