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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.95, 9,449.58 and 2,599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.95, 9,449.58 and 2,599.12 is: 3,899.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.95 : 9,449.58 = 2,599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.95/9,449.58 = 2,599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.95x = 9,449.58 × 2,599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.95x = 24,560,579.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,560,579.37/6,298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.15

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