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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.24, 9,595.58 and 2,237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.24, 9,595.58 and 2,237.43 is: 3,356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.24 : 9,595.58 = 2,237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.24/9,595.58 = 2,237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.24x = 9,595.58 × 2,237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.24x = 21,469,427.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,469,427.37/6,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.57

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