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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,384.70, 9,577.32 and 2,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,384.70, 9,577.32 and 2,002.20 is: 3,003.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,384.70 : 9,577.32 = 2,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,384.70/9,577.32 = 2,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,384.70x = 9,577.32 × 2,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,384.70x = 19,175,710.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,175,710.10/6,384.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.38

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