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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.46, 9,582.38 and 3,924.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.46, 9,582.38 and 3,924.06 is: 5,878.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.46 : 9,582.38 = 3,924.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.46/9,582.38 = 3,924.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.46x = 9,582.38 × 3,924.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.46x = 37,601,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,601,834.06/6,396.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,878.54

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