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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,400.59, 9,604.99 and 3,111.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,400.59, 9,604.99 and 3,111.89 is: 4,669.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,400.59 : 9,604.99 = 3,111.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,400.59/9,604.99 = 3,111.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,400.59x = 9,604.99 × 3,111.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,400.59x = 29,889,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,889,672.33/6,400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.83

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