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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,397.74, 9,596.92 and 2,503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,397.74, 9,596.92 and 2,503.06 is: 3,754.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,397.74 : 9,596.92 = 2,503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,397.74/9,596.92 = 2,503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,397.74x = 9,596.92 × 2,503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,397.74x = 24,021,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,021,666.58/6,397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.71

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