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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383, 9,575.94 and 2,000

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383, 9,575.94 and 2,000 is: 3,000.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383 : 9,575.94 = 2,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383/9,575.94 = 2,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383x = 9,575.94 × 2,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383x = 19,151,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,151,880/6,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.45

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