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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.34, 9,585.36 and 2,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.34, 9,585.36 and 2,007.24 is: 3,011.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.34 : 9,585.36 = 2,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.34/9,585.36 = 2,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.34x = 9,585.36 × 2,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.34x = 19,240,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,240,118.01/6,389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.28

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