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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.30, 9,617.72 and 2,901.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.30, 9,617.72 and 2,901.06 is: 4,352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.30 : 9,617.72 = 2,901.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.30/9,617.72 = 2,901.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.30x = 9,617.72 × 2,901.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.30x = 27,901,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,901,568.28/6,410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.62

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