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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,397.03, 9,588.96 and 2,447.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,397.03, 9,588.96 and 2,447.35 is: 3,668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,397.03 : 9,588.96 = 2,447.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,397.03/9,588.96 = 2,447.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,397.03x = 9,588.96 × 2,447.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,397.03x = 23,467,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,467,571.22/6,397.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.51

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