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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.84, 9,559.44 and 3,599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.84, 9,559.44 and 3,599.04 is: 5,398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.84 : 9,559.44 = 3,599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.84/9,559.44 = 3,599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.84x = 9,559.44 × 3,599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.84x = 34,404,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,404,806.94/6,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.66

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