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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.80, 9,453.98 and 2,602.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.80, 9,453.98 and 2,602.02 is: 3,904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.80 : 9,453.98 = 2,602.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.80/9,453.98 = 2,602.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.80x = 9,453.98 × 2,602.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.80x = 24,599,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,599,445.04/6,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.80

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