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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,386.25, 9,579.38 and 2,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,386.25, 9,579.38 and 2,004.04 is: 3,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,386.25 : 9,579.38 = 2,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,386.25/9,579.38 = 2,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,386.25x = 9,579.38 × 2,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,386.25x = 19,197,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,197,460.70/6,386.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.06

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