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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.70, 9,609.69 and 2,895.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.70, 9,609.69 and 2,895.68 is: 4,342.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.70 : 9,609.69 = 2,895.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.70/9,609.69 = 2,895.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.70x = 9,609.69 × 2,895.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.70x = 27,826,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826,587.14/6,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.01

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