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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,397.08, 9,595.70 and 2,014.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,397.08, 9,595.70 and 2,014.58 is: 3,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,397.08 : 9,595.70 = 2,014.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,397.08/9,595.70 = 2,014.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,397.08x = 9,595.70 × 2,014.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,397.08x = 19,331,305.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,331,305.31/6,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.90

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