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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,397.55, 9,584.44 and 3,478.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,397.55, 9,584.44 and 3,478.31 is: 5,211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,397.55 : 9,584.44 = 3,478.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,397.55/9,584.44 = 3,478.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,397.55x = 9,584.44 × 3,478.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,397.55x = 33,337,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,337,653.50/6,397.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.00

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