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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.32, 9,610.68 and 2,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.32, 9,610.68 and 2,022.60 is: 3,034.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.32 : 9,610.68 = 2,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.32/9,610.68 = 2,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.32x = 9,610.68 × 2,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.32x = 19,438,561.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438,561.37/6,406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.28

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