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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.07, 9,588.60 and 2,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.07, 9,588.60 and 2,009.52 is: 3,014.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.07 : 9,588.60 = 2,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.07/9,588.60 = 2,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.07x = 9,588.60 × 2,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.07x = 19,268,483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,268,483.47/6,392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.44

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