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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.04, 9,588.06 and 2,009.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.04, 9,588.06 and 2,009.85 is: 3,014.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.04 : 9,588.06 = 2,009.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.04/9,588.06 = 2,009.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.04x = 9,588.06 × 2,009.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.04x = 19,270,562.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270,562.39/6,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.78

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