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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.97, 9,617.96 and 2,517.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.97, 9,617.96 and 2,517.13 is: 3,775.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.97 : 9,617.96 = 2,517.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.97/9,617.96 = 2,517.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.97x = 9,617.96 × 2,517.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.97x = 24,209,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,209,655.65/6,411.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.70

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