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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.69, 9,581.50 and 2,005.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.69, 9,581.50 and 2,005.57 is: 3,007.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.69 : 9,581.50 = 2,005.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.69/9,581.50 = 2,005.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.69x = 9,581.50 × 2,005.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.69x = 19,216,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,216,368.96/6,388.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.87

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