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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.16, 9,605.40 and 2,941.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.16, 9,605.40 and 2,941.12 is: 4,406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.16 : 9,605.40 = 2,941.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.16/9,605.40 = 2,941.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.16x = 9,605.40 × 2,941.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.16x = 28,250,634.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,250,634.05/6,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.48

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