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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.93, 9,586.40 and 2,008.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.93, 9,586.40 and 2,008.77 is: 3,013.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.93 : 9,586.40 = 2,008.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.93/9,586.40 = 2,008.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.93x = 9,586.40 × 2,008.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.93x = 19,256,872.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,256,872.73/6,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.16

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