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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.28, 9,608.94 and 2,709.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.28, 9,608.94 and 2,709.45 is: 4,063.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.28 : 9,608.94 = 2,709.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.28/9,608.94 = 2,709.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.28x = 9,608.94 × 2,709.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.28x = 26,034,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,034,942.48/6,407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.34

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