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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.52, 9,484.08 and 5,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.52, 9,484.08 and 5,098.08 is: 7,646.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.52 : 9,484.08 = 5,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.52/9,484.08 = 5,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.52x = 9,484.08 × 5,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.52x = 48,350,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,350,598.57/6,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,646.15

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