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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,395.08, 9,599.82 and 4,951.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,395.08, 9,599.82 and 4,951.64 is: 7,433.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,395.08 : 9,599.82 = 4,951.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,395.08/9,599.82 = 4,951.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,395.08x = 9,599.82 × 4,951.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,395.08x = 47,534,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,534,852.70/6,395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,433.03

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