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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.07, 9,612.81 and 2,461.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.07, 9,612.81 and 2,461.59 is: 3,691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.07 : 9,612.81 = 2,461.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.07/9,612.81 = 2,461.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.07x = 9,612.81 × 2,461.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.07x = 23,662,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,662,796.97/6,410.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.50

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