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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.95, 9,609.60 and 2,024.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.95, 9,609.60 and 2,024.85 is: 3,037.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.95 : 9,609.60 = 2,024.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.95/9,609.60 = 2,024.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.95x = 9,609.60 × 2,024.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.95x = 19,457,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,457,998.56/6,406.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.01

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