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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.88, 9,587.88 and 2,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.88, 9,587.88 and 2,009.24 is: 3,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.88 : 9,587.88 = 2,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.88/9,587.88 = 2,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.88x = 9,587.88 × 2,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.88x = 19,264,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,264,352.01/6,391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.88

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