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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,386.54, 9,580.70 and 2,004.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,386.54, 9,580.70 and 2,004.33 is: 3,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,386.54 : 9,580.70 = 2,004.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,386.54/9,580.70 = 2,004.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,386.54x = 9,580.70 × 2,004.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,386.54x = 19,202,925.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,202,925.37/6,386.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.78

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