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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.22, 9,595.64 and 2,698.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.22, 9,595.64 and 2,698.46 is: 4,048.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.22 : 9,595.64 = 2,698.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.22/9,595.64 = 2,698.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.22x = 9,595.64 × 2,698.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.22x = 25,893,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,893,450.71/6,396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.24

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