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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.68, 9,579.60 and 2,003.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.68, 9,579.60 and 2,003.04 is: 3,004.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.68 : 9,579.60 = 2,003.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.68/9,579.60 = 2,003.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.68x = 9,579.60 × 2,003.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.68x = 19,188,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,188,321.98/6,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.90

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