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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.72, 9,616.08 and 2,515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.72, 9,616.08 and 2,515.88 is: 3,773.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.72 : 9,616.08 = 2,515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.72/9,616.08 = 2,515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.72x = 9,616.08 × 2,515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.72x = 24,192,903.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,192,903.35/6,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.82

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