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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,397.08, 9,602.82 and 4,953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,397.08, 9,602.82 and 4,953.64 is: 7,436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,397.08 : 9,602.82 = 4,953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,397.08/9,602.82 = 4,953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,397.08x = 9,602.82 × 4,953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,397.08x = 47,568,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,568,913.26/6,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.04

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