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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.61, 9,607.05 and 2,708.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.61, 9,607.05 and 2,708.83 is: 4,060.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.61 : 9,607.05 = 2,708.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.61/9,607.05 = 2,708.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.61x = 9,607.05 × 2,708.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.61x = 26,023,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,023,865.25/6,408.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.77

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