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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,394.56, 9,596.64 and 2,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,394.56, 9,596.64 and 2,934.24 is: 4,403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,394.56 : 9,596.64 = 2,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,394.56/9,596.64 = 2,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,394.56x = 9,596.64 × 2,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,394.56x = 28,158,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,158,844.95/6,394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.56

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