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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.64, 9,607.47 and 2,512.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.64, 9,607.47 and 2,512.15 is: 3,766.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.64 : 9,607.47 = 2,512.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.64/9,607.47 = 2,512.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.64x = 9,607.47 × 2,512.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.64x = 24,135,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,135,405.76/6,408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.07

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