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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.08, 9,601.32 and 4,952.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.08, 9,601.32 and 4,952.64 is: 7,434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.08 : 9,601.32 = 4,952.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.08/9,601.32 = 4,952.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.08x = 9,601.32 × 4,952.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.08x = 47,551,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,551,881.48/6,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,434.54

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