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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.54, 9,585.20 and 2,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.54, 9,585.20 and 2,007.34 is: 3,011.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.54 : 9,585.20 = 2,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.54/9,585.20 = 2,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.54x = 9,585.20 × 2,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.54x = 19,240,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,240,755.37/6,389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.29

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