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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,399.50, 9,603.57 and 2,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,399.50, 9,603.57 and 2,295.50 is: 3,444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,399.50 : 9,603.57 = 2,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,399.50/9,603.57 = 2,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,399.50x = 9,603.57 × 2,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,399.50x = 22,044,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,044,994.94/6,399.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.80

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