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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.80, 9,618.90 and 3,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.80, 9,618.90 and 3,491.20 is: 5,238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.80 : 9,618.90 = 3,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.80/9,618.90 = 3,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.80x = 9,618.90 × 3,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.80x = 33,581,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,581,503.68/6,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.27

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