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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.79, 9,618.96 and 2,713.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.79, 9,618.96 and 2,713.99 is: 4,071.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.79 : 9,618.96 = 2,713.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.79/9,618.96 = 2,713.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.79x = 9,618.96 × 2,713.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.79x = 26,105,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105,761.25/6,411.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.52

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