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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.71, 9,587.70 and 2,009.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.71, 9,587.70 and 2,009.16 is: 3,013.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.71 : 9,587.70 = 2,009.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.71/9,587.70 = 2,009.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.71x = 9,587.70 × 2,009.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.71x = 19,263,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,263,223.33/6,391.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.78

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