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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,398.73, 9,599.04 and 2,015.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,398.73, 9,599.04 and 2,015.19 is: 3,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,398.73 : 9,599.04 = 2,015.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,398.73/9,599.04 = 2,015.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,398.73x = 9,599.04 × 2,015.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,398.73x = 19,343,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343,889.42/6,398.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.08

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