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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,409.60, 9,614.40 and 4,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,409.60, 9,614.40 and 4,854.40 is: 7,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,409.60 : 9,614.40 = 4,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,409.60/9,614.40 = 4,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,409.60x = 9,614.40 × 4,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,409.60x = 46,672,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,672,143.36/6,409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.60

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