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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.07, 9,580.71 and 2,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.07, 9,580.71 and 2,004.98 is: 3,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.07 : 9,580.71 = 2,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.07/9,580.71 = 2,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.07x = 9,580.71 × 2,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.07x = 19,209,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,209,131.94/6,388.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.03

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