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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.28, 9,611.96 and 2,024.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.28, 9,611.96 and 2,024.42 is: 3,036.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.28 : 9,611.96 = 2,024.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.28/9,611.96 = 2,024.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.28x = 9,611.96 × 2,024.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.28x = 19,458,585.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,458,585.88/6,407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.95

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