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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.68, 9,618.48 and 2,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.68, 9,618.48 and 2,027.68 is: 3,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.68 : 9,618.48 = 2,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.68/9,618.48 = 2,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.68x = 9,618.48 × 2,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.68x = 19,503,199.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,503,199.53/6,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.82

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