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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,397.32, 9,596.52 and 2,015.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,397.32, 9,596.52 and 2,015.04 is: 3,022.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,397.32 : 9,596.52 = 2,015.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,397.32/9,596.52 = 2,015.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,397.32x = 9,596.52 × 2,015.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,397.32x = 19,337,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,337,371.66/6,397.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.73

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