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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.68, 9,583.02 and 2,006.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.68, 9,583.02 and 2,006.52 is: 3,009.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.68 : 9,583.02 = 2,006.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.68/9,583.02 = 2,006.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.68x = 9,583.02 × 2,006.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.68x = 19,228,521.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,228,521.29/6,388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.78

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