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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.58, 9,609.37 and 2,024.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.58, 9,609.37 and 2,024.08 is: 3,035.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.58 : 9,609.37 = 2,024.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.58/9,609.37 = 2,024.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.58x = 9,609.37 × 2,024.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.58x = 19,450,104.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,450,104.55/6,406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.96

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