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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,386.86, 9,580.30 and 2,004.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,386.86, 9,580.30 and 2,004.34 is: 3,006.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,386.86 : 9,580.30 = 2,004.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,386.86/9,580.30 = 2,004.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,386.86x = 9,580.30 × 2,004.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,386.86x = 19,202,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,202,178.50/6,386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.51

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