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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405, 9,607.58 and 2,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405, 9,607.58 and 2,301 is: 3,451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405 : 9,607.58 = 2,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405/9,607.58 = 2,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405x = 9,607.58 × 2,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405x = 22,107,041.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,107,041.58/6,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.53

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