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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.17, 9,588.24 and 2,009.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.17, 9,588.24 and 2,009.07 is: 3,014.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.17 : 9,588.24 = 2,009.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.17/9,588.24 = 2,009.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.17x = 9,588.24 × 2,009.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.17x = 19,263,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,263,445.34/6,391.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.07

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