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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.60, 9,608.10 and 2,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.60, 9,608.10 and 2,023.24 is: 3,034.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.60 : 9,608.10 = 2,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.60/9,608.10 = 2,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.60x = 9,608.10 × 2,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.60x = 19,439,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,439,492.24/6,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.29

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