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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.52, 9,594.84 and 2,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.52, 9,594.84 and 2,236.52 is: 3,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.52 : 9,594.84 = 2,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.52/9,594.84 = 2,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.52x = 9,594.84 × 2,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.52x = 21,459,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459,051.56/6,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.80

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