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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.88, 9,615.78 and 2,514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.88, 9,615.78 and 2,514.02 is: 3,773.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.88 : 9,615.78 = 2,514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.88/9,615.78 = 2,514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.88x = 9,615.78 × 2,514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.88x = 24,174,215.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,174,215.16/6,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.17

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