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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,387.44, 9,581.56 and 2,005.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,387.44, 9,581.56 and 2,005.07 is: 3,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,387.44 : 9,581.56 = 2,005.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,387.44/9,581.56 = 2,005.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,387.44x = 9,581.56 × 2,005.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,387.44x = 19,211,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,211,645.59/6,387.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.72

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