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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.64, 9,582.08 and 3,098.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.64, 9,582.08 and 3,098.46 is: 4,644.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.64 : 9,582.08 = 3,098.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.64/9,582.08 = 3,098.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.64x = 9,582.08 × 3,098.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.64x = 29,689,691.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,689,691.60/6,392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.36

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