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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.70, 9,459.98 and 6,046.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.70, 9,459.98 and 6,046.29 is: 9,080.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.70 : 9,459.98 = 6,046.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.70/9,459.98 = 6,046.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.70x = 9,459.98 × 6,046.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.70x = 57,197,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,197,752.24/6,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.88

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