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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,395.63, 9,598.91 and 2,502.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,395.63, 9,598.91 and 2,502.77 is: 3,756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,395.63 : 9,598.91 = 2,502.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,395.63/9,598.91 = 2,502.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,395.63x = 9,598.91 × 2,502.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,395.63x = 24,023,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,023,803.47/6,395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.29

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