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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.72, 9,617.16 and 2,461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.72, 9,617.16 and 2,461.70 is: 3,692.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.72 : 9,617.16 = 2,461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.72/9,617.16 = 2,461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.72x = 9,617.16 × 2,461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.72x = 23,674,562.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,674,562.77/6,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.96

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