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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.68, 9,587.52 and 2,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.68, 9,587.52 and 2,009.52 is: 3,014.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.68 : 9,587.52 = 2,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.68/9,587.52 = 2,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.68x = 9,587.52 × 2,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.68x = 19,266,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,266,313.19/6,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.28

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