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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,387.60, 9,581.37 and 2,005.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,387.60, 9,581.37 and 2,005.38 is: 3,008.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,387.60 : 9,581.37 = 2,005.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,387.60/9,581.37 = 2,005.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,387.60x = 9,581.37 × 2,005.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,387.60x = 19,214,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214,287.77/6,387.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.06

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