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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405.99, 9,606.89 and 2,457.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405.99, 9,606.89 and 2,457.03 is: 3,684.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405.99 : 9,606.89 = 2,457.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405.99/9,606.89 = 2,457.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405.99x = 9,606.89 × 2,457.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405.99x = 23,604,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,604,404.65/6,405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.74

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