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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,409.70, 9,613.65 and 2,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,409.70, 9,613.65 and 2,027.60 is: 3,041.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,409.70 : 9,613.65 = 2,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,409.70/9,613.65 = 2,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,409.70x = 9,613.65 × 2,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,409.70x = 19,492,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,492,636.74/6,409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.12

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