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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.35, 9,587.35 and 2,008.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.35, 9,587.35 and 2,008.85 is: 3,013.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.35 : 9,587.35 = 2,008.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.35/9,587.35 = 2,008.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.35x = 9,587.35 × 2,008.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.35x = 19,259,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,259,548.05/6,391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.38

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