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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.91, 6,550.47 and 2,396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.91, 6,550.47 and 2,396.59 is: 3,589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.91 : 6,550.47 = 2,396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.91/6,550.47 = 2,396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.91x = 6,550.47 × 2,396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.91x = 15,698,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,698,774.52/4,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.19

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