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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.81, 9,618.72 and 2,714.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.81, 9,618.72 and 2,714.07 is: 4,071.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.81 : 9,618.72 = 2,714.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.81/9,618.72 = 2,714.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.81x = 9,618.72 × 2,714.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.81x = 26,105,879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105,879.39/6,411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.53

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