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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.84, 9,613.48 and 2,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.84, 9,613.48 and 2,708 is: 4,062.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.84 : 9,613.48 = 2,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.84/9,613.48 = 2,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.84x = 9,613.48 × 2,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.84x = 26,033,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,033,303.84/6,407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.73

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