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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.91, 9,587.89 and 2,008.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.91, 9,587.89 and 2,008.37 is: 3,013.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.91 : 9,587.89 = 2,008.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.91/9,587.89 = 2,008.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.91x = 9,587.89 × 2,008.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.91x = 19,256,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,256,020.60/6,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.03

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