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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,306.98, 9,460.26 and 2,606.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,306.98, 9,460.26 and 2,606.38 is: 3,909.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,306.98 : 9,460.26 = 2,606.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,306.98/9,460.26 = 2,606.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,306.98x = 9,460.26 × 2,606.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,306.98x = 24,657,008.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657,008.81/6,306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.48

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