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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.35, 9,584.06 and 2,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.35, 9,584.06 and 2,005.80 is: 3,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.35 : 9,584.06 = 2,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.35/9,584.06 = 2,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.35x = 9,584.06 × 2,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.35x = 19,223,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,223,707.55/6,388.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.18

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