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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.55, 9,585.68 and 2,007.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.55, 9,585.68 and 2,007.45 is: 3,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.55 : 9,585.68 = 2,007.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.55/9,585.68 = 2,007.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.55x = 9,585.68 × 2,007.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.55x = 19,242,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,242,763.28/6,389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.60

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