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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,398.06, 9,596.86 and 2,238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,398.06, 9,596.86 and 2,238.06 is: 3,357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,398.06 : 9,596.86 = 2,238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,398.06/9,596.86 = 2,238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,398.06x = 9,596.86 × 2,238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,398.06x = 21,478,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,478,348.49/6,398.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.01

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