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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.69, 9,587 and 2,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.69, 9,587 and 2,007.73 is: 3,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.69 : 9,587 = 2,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.69/9,587 = 2,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.69x = 9,587 × 2,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.69x = 19,248,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,248,107.51/6,390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.90

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