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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405.79, 9,609.18 and 2,458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405.79, 9,609.18 and 2,458.94 is: 3,688.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405.79 : 9,609.18 = 2,458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405.79/9,609.18 = 2,458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405.79x = 9,609.18 × 2,458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405.79x = 23,628,384.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,628,384.77/6,405.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.60

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