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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,398.92, 9,599.73 and 2,016.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,398.92, 9,599.73 and 2,016.55 is: 3,025.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,398.92 : 9,599.73 = 2,016.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,398.92/9,599.73 = 2,016.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,398.92x = 9,599.73 × 2,016.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,398.92x = 19,358,335.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,358,335.53/6,398.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.25

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