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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.02, 9,587.79 and 2,009.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.02, 9,587.79 and 2,009.62 is: 3,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.02 : 9,587.79 = 2,009.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.02/9,587.79 = 2,009.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.02x = 9,587.79 × 2,009.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.02x = 19,267,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,267,814.54/6,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.35

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