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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.88, 9,451.67 and 2,602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.88, 9,451.67 and 2,602.32 is: 3,904.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.88 : 9,451.67 = 2,602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.88/9,451.67 = 2,602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.88x = 9,451.67 × 2,602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.88x = 24,596,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,596,256.86/6,299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.24

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