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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.06, 9,587.00 and 2,008.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.06, 9,587.00 and 2,008.69 is: 3,013.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.06 : 9,587.00 = 2,008.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.06/9,587.00 = 2,008.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.06x = 9,587.00 × 2,008.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.06x = 19,257,300.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,257,300.99/6,391.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.16

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