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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,395.67, 9,594.78 and 2,697.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,395.67, 9,594.78 and 2,697.87 is: 4,047.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,395.67 : 9,594.78 = 2,697.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,395.67/9,594.78 = 2,697.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,395.67x = 9,594.78 × 2,697.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,395.67x = 25,885,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,885,469.12/6,395.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.34

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