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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,412.58, 9,619.88 and 2,714.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,412.58, 9,619.88 and 2,714.83 is: 4,072.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,412.58 : 9,619.88 = 2,714.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,412.58/9,619.88 = 2,714.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,412.58x = 9,619.88 × 2,714.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,412.58x = 26,116,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,116,301.20/6,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.67

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