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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,386.34, 9,579.51 and 2,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,386.34, 9,579.51 and 2,004.13 is: 3,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,386.34 : 9,579.51 = 2,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,386.34/9,579.51 = 2,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,386.34x = 9,579.51 × 2,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,386.34x = 19,198,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,198,583.38/6,386.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.20

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