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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,397, 9,595.50 and 2,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,397, 9,595.50 and 2,749 is: 4,123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,397 : 9,595.50 = 2,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,397/9,595.50 = 2,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,397x = 9,595.50 × 2,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,397x = 26,378,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,378,029.50/6,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.50

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