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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,404.91, 9,607.86 and 2,458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,404.91, 9,607.86 and 2,458.07 is: 3,687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,404.91 : 9,607.86 = 2,458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,404.91/9,607.86 = 2,458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,404.91x = 9,607.86 × 2,458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,404.91x = 23,616,744.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,616,744.39/6,404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.29

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