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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.41, 9,603.02 and 2,456.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.41, 9,603.02 and 2,456.59 is: 3,682.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.41 : 9,603.02 = 2,456.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.41/9,603.02 = 2,456.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.41x = 9,603.02 × 2,456.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.41x = 23,590,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590,682.90/6,406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.36

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