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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.66, 9,583.89 and 2,006.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.66, 9,583.89 and 2,006.47 is: 3,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.66 : 9,583.89 = 2,006.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.66/9,583.89 = 2,006.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.66x = 9,583.89 × 2,006.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.66x = 19,229,787.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,229,787.77/6,388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.99

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