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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.28, 9,621.48 and 2,716.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.28, 9,621.48 and 2,716.03 is: 4,074.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.28 : 9,621.48 = 2,716.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.28/9,621.48 = 2,716.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.28x = 9,621.48 × 2,716.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.28x = 26,132,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,132,228.32/6,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.07

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