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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.61, 9,609.85 and 2,024.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.61, 9,609.85 and 2,024.06 is: 3,036.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.61 : 9,609.85 = 2,024.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.61/9,609.85 = 2,024.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.61x = 9,609.85 × 2,024.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.61x = 19,450,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,450,939.55/6,406.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.08

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