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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,397.58, 9,595.87 and 2,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,397.58, 9,595.87 and 2,015.08 is: 3,022.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,397.58 : 9,595.87 = 2,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,397.58/9,595.87 = 2,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,397.58x = 9,595.87 × 2,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,397.58x = 19,336,416.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,336,416.69/6,397.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.46

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