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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.13, 9,599.66 and 2,503.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.13, 9,599.66 and 2,503.27 is: 3,757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.13 : 9,599.66 = 2,503.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.13/9,599.66 = 2,503.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.13x = 9,599.66 × 2,503.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.13x = 24,030,480.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,030,480.37/6,396.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.04

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