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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,387.34, 9,582.36 and 2,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,387.34, 9,582.36 and 2,005.24 is: 3,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,387.34 : 9,582.36 = 2,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,387.34/9,582.36 = 2,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,387.34x = 9,582.36 × 2,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,387.34x = 19,214,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214,931.57/6,387.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.28

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