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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,395.96, 9,598.26 and 2,499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,395.96, 9,598.26 and 2,499.88 is: 3,751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,395.96 : 9,598.26 = 2,499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,395.96/9,598.26 = 2,499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,395.96x = 9,598.26 × 2,499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,395.96x = 23,994,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,994,498.21/6,395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.51

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