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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.74, 9,465.39 and 2,610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.74, 9,465.39 and 2,610.02 is: 3,916.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.74 : 9,465.39 = 2,610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.74/9,465.39 = 2,610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.74x = 9,465.39 × 2,610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.74x = 24,704,857.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,704,857.21/6,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.59

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