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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.68, 9,462.66 and 2,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.68, 9,462.66 and 2,607.90 is: 3,912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.68 : 9,462.66 = 2,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.68/9,462.66 = 2,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.68x = 9,462.66 × 2,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.68x = 24,677,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,677,671.01/6,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.32

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