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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.87, 9,586.74 and 2,008.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.87, 9,586.74 and 2,008.65 is: 3,013.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.87 : 9,586.74 = 2,008.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.87/9,586.74 = 2,008.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.87x = 9,586.74 × 2,008.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.87x = 19,256,405.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,256,405.30/6,390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.11

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