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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.43, 9,613.93 and 2,710.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.43, 9,613.93 and 2,710.65 is: 4,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.43 : 9,613.93 = 2,710.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.43/9,613.93 = 2,710.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.43x = 9,613.93 × 2,710.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.43x = 26,059,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059,999.35/6,408.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.52

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