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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,397.36, 9,592.77 and 2,931.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,397.36, 9,592.77 and 2,931.64 is: 4,395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,397.36 : 9,592.77 = 2,931.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,397.36/9,592.77 = 2,931.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,397.36x = 9,592.77 × 2,931.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,397.36x = 28,122,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,122,548.24/6,397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.96

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