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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,387.94, 9,581.92 and 2,005.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,387.94, 9,581.92 and 2,005.74 is: 3,008.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,387.94 : 9,581.92 = 2,005.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,387.94/9,581.92 = 2,005.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,387.94x = 9,581.92 × 2,005.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,387.94x = 19,218,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,218,840.22/6,387.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.61

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