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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,387.18, 9,580.74 and 2,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,387.18, 9,580.74 and 2,004.96 is: 3,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,387.18 : 9,580.74 = 2,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,387.18/9,580.74 = 2,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,387.18x = 9,580.74 × 2,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,387.18x = 19,209,000.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,209,000.47/6,387.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.43

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