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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,458.80, 9,688.96 and 2,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,458.80, 9,688.96 and 2,297.92 is: 3,447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,458.80 : 9,688.96 = 2,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,458.80/9,688.96 = 2,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,458.80x = 9,688.96 × 2,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,458.80x = 22,264,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264,454.96/6,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.15

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