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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,412.44, 9,612.96 and 2,519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,412.44, 9,612.96 and 2,519.56 is: 3,777.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,412.44 : 9,612.96 = 2,519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,412.44/9,612.96 = 2,519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,412.44x = 9,612.96 × 2,519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,412.44x = 24,220,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,220,429.50/6,412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.10

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