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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,413.72, 9,621.90 and 2,715.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,413.72, 9,621.90 and 2,715.96 is: 4,074.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,413.72 : 9,621.90 = 2,715.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,413.72/9,621.90 = 2,715.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,413.72x = 9,621.90 × 2,715.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,413.72x = 26,132,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,132,695.52/6,413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.50

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