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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,397.20, 9,596.34 and 2,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,397.20, 9,596.34 and 2,014.56 is: 3,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,397.20 : 9,596.34 = 2,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,397.20/9,596.34 = 2,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,397.20x = 9,596.34 × 2,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,397.20x = 19,332,402.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,332,402.71/6,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.01

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