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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.80, 9,611.19 and 2,709.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.80, 9,611.19 and 2,709.05 is: 4,063.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.80 : 9,611.19 = 2,709.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.80/9,611.19 = 2,709.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.80x = 9,611.19 × 2,709.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.80x = 26,037,146.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,037,146.21/6,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.99

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