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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,503.88, 9,752.94 and 2,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,503.88, 9,752.94 and 2,397 is: 3,594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,503.88 : 9,752.94 = 2,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,503.88/9,752.94 = 2,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,503.88x = 9,752.94 × 2,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,503.88x = 23,377,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,377,797.18/6,503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.44

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