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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.55, 9,615.03 and 2,709.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.55, 9,615.03 and 2,709.54 is: 4,065.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.55 : 9,615.03 = 2,709.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.55/9,615.03 = 2,709.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.55x = 9,615.03 × 2,709.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.55x = 26,052,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,052,308.39/6,407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.88

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