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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.94, 9,587.37 and 2,007.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.94, 9,587.37 and 2,007.98 is: 3,012.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.94 : 9,587.37 = 2,007.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.94/9,587.37 = 2,007.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.94x = 9,587.37 × 2,007.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.94x = 19,251,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,251,247.21/6,390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.27

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