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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.93, 9,594.57 and 2,504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.93, 9,594.57 and 2,504.07 is: 3,755.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.93 : 9,594.57 = 2,504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.93/9,594.57 = 2,504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.93x = 9,594.57 × 2,504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.93x = 24,025,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,025,474.90/6,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.78

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