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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,412.92, 9,619.38 and 2,517.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,412.92, 9,619.38 and 2,517.33 is: 3,775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,412.92 : 9,619.38 = 2,517.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,412.92/9,619.38 = 2,517.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,412.92x = 9,619.38 × 2,517.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,412.92x = 24,215,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,215,142.90/6,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.99

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