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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.27, 9,616.91 and 4,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.27, 9,616.91 and 4,007.73 is: 6,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.27 : 9,616.91 = 4,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.27/9,616.91 = 4,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.27x = 9,616.91 × 4,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.27x = 38,541,958.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,541,958.68/6,411.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.60

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