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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.24, 9,588.78 and 2,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.24, 9,588.78 and 2,009.88 is: 3,014.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.24 : 9,588.78 = 2,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.24/9,588.78 = 2,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.24x = 9,588.78 × 2,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.24x = 19,272,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,272,297.15/6,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.95

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