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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.32, 9,588.16 and 2,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.32, 9,588.16 and 2,699.52 is: 4,046.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.32 : 9,588.16 = 2,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.32/9,588.16 = 2,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.32x = 9,588.16 × 2,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.32x = 25,883,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,883,429.68/6,396.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.61

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