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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.60, 9,265.10 and 6,407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.60, 9,265.10 and 6,407.60 is: 9,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.60 : 9,265.10 = 6,407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.60/9,265.10 = 6,407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.60x = 9,265.10 × 6,407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.60x = 59,367,054.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,367,054.76/6,407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.10

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