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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.63, 9,588.96 and 2,009.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.63, 9,588.96 and 2,009.09 is: 3,014.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.63 : 9,588.96 = 2,009.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.63/9,588.96 = 2,009.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.63x = 9,588.96 × 2,009.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.63x = 19,265,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,265,075.00/6,391.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.11

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