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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,458.62, 9,688.68 and 2,299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,458.62, 9,688.68 and 2,299.16 is: 3,449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,458.62 : 9,688.68 = 2,299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,458.62/9,688.68 = 2,299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,458.62x = 9,688.68 × 2,299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,458.62x = 22,275,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275,825.51/6,458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.01

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