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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.93, 9,588.92 and 3,107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.93, 9,588.92 and 3,107.25 is: 4,657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.93 : 9,588.92 = 3,107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.93/9,588.92 = 3,107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.93x = 9,588.92 × 3,107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.93x = 29,795,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,795,156.13/6,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.73

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