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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,397.04, 8,827.92 and 3,602.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,397.04, 8,827.92 and 3,602.54 is: 4,971.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,397.04 : 8,827.92 = 3,602.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,397.04/8,827.92 = 3,602.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,397.04x = 8,827.92 × 3,602.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,397.04x = 31,802,934.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,802,934.92/6,397.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.51

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