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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.24, 9,587.85 and 2,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.24, 9,587.85 and 2,008.28 is: 3,012.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.24 : 9,587.85 = 2,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.24/9,587.85 = 2,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.24x = 9,587.85 × 2,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.24x = 19,255,087.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,255,087.40/6,391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.73

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