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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.32, 9,610.58 and 2,710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.32, 9,610.58 and 2,710.46 is: 4,064.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.32 : 9,610.58 = 2,710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.32/9,610.58 = 2,710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.32x = 9,610.58 × 2,710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.32x = 26,049,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,049,123.47/6,408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.89

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