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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.88, 9,612.68 and 2,660.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.88, 9,612.68 and 2,660.18 is: 3,988.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.88 : 9,612.68 = 2,660.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.88/9,612.68 = 2,660.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.88x = 9,612.68 × 2,660.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.88x = 25,571,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,571,397.72/6,410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.75

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