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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405.46, 9,608.18 and 2,897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405.46, 9,608.18 and 2,897.12 is: 4,345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405.46 : 9,608.18 = 2,897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405.46/9,608.18 = 2,897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405.46x = 9,608.18 × 2,897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405.46x = 27,836,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836,050.44/6,405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.68

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