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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.93, 9,595.70 and 2,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.93, 9,595.70 and 2,014.70 is: 3,022.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.93 : 9,595.70 = 2,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.93/9,595.70 = 2,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.93x = 9,595.70 × 2,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.93x = 19,332,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,332,398.74/6,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.14

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