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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.61, 9,595.46 and 1,955.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.61, 9,595.46 and 1,955.27 is: 2,933.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.61 : 9,595.46 = 1,955.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.61/9,595.46 = 1,955.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.61x = 9,595.46 × 1,955.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.61x = 18,761,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,761,715.07/6,396.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.07

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