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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.72, 9,587.72 and 2,009.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.72, 9,587.72 and 2,009.15 is: 3,013.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.72 : 9,587.72 = 2,009.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.72/9,587.72 = 2,009.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.72x = 9,587.72 × 2,009.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.72x = 19,263,203.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,263,203.31/6,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.30

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