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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.67, 9,587.88 and 2,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.67, 9,587.88 and 2,009.30 is: 3,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.67 : 9,587.88 = 2,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.67/9,587.88 = 2,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.67x = 9,587.88 × 2,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.67x = 19,264,879.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,264,879.34/6,391.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.06

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