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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,399.95, 9,603.97 and 2,504.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,399.95, 9,603.97 and 2,504.25 is: 3,757.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,399.95 : 9,603.97 = 2,504.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,399.95/9,603.97 = 2,504.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,399.95x = 9,603.97 × 2,504.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,399.95x = 24,050,735.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,050,735.61/6,399.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.96

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