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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.62, 9,611.55 and 2,024.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.62, 9,611.55 and 2,024.90 is: 3,036.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.62 : 9,611.55 = 2,024.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.62/9,611.55 = 2,024.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.62x = 9,611.55 × 2,024.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.62x = 19,462,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,462,427.60/6,408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.91

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