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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,387.08, 9,580.60 and 2,004.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,387.08, 9,580.60 and 2,004.87 is: 3,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,387.08 : 9,580.60 = 2,004.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,387.08/9,580.60 = 2,004.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,387.08x = 9,580.60 × 2,004.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,387.08x = 19,207,852.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207,852.51/6,387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.30

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