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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.76, 9,583.12 and 2,006.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.76, 9,583.12 and 2,006.56 is: 3,009.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.76 : 9,583.12 = 2,006.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.76/9,583.12 = 2,006.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.76x = 9,583.12 × 2,006.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.76x = 19,229,105.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,229,105.27/6,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.83

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