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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.87, 9,594.47 and 2,014.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.87, 9,594.47 and 2,014.35 is: 3,021.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.87 : 9,594.47 = 2,014.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.87/9,594.47 = 2,014.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.87x = 9,594.47 × 2,014.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.87x = 19,326,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,326,610.57/6,396.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.26

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