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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.42, 9,616.53 and 2,514.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.42, 9,616.53 and 2,514.56 is: 3,773.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.42 : 9,616.53 = 2,514.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.42/9,616.53 = 2,514.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.42x = 9,616.53 × 2,514.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.42x = 24,181,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,181,341.68/6,407.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.96

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