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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,409.32, 9,612.08 and 2,711.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,409.32, 9,612.08 and 2,711.46 is: 4,066.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,409.32 : 9,612.08 = 2,711.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,409.32/9,612.08 = 2,711.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,409.32x = 9,612.08 × 2,711.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,409.32x = 26,062,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,062,770.44/6,409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.39

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