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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.76, 9,456.14 and 2,607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.76, 9,456.14 and 2,607.68 is: 3,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.76 : 9,456.14 = 2,607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.76/9,456.14 = 2,607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.76x = 9,456.14 × 2,607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.76x = 24,658,587.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,658,587.16/6,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.25

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