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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.31, 9,582.56 and 2,005.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.31, 9,582.56 and 2,005.77 is: 3,008.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.31 : 9,582.56 = 2,005.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.31/9,582.56 = 2,005.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.31x = 9,582.56 × 2,005.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.31x = 19,220,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,220,401.34/6,388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.68

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