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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.17, 9,586.96 and 2,926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.17, 9,586.96 and 2,926.13 is: 4,385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.17 : 9,586.96 = 2,926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.17/9,586.96 = 2,926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.17x = 9,586.96 × 2,926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.17x = 28,052,636.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,052,636.01/6,396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.85

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