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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.57, 9,619.56 and 2,466.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.57, 9,619.56 and 2,466.09 is: 3,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.57 : 9,619.56 = 2,466.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.57/9,619.56 = 2,466.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.57x = 9,619.56 × 2,466.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.57x = 23,722,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,722,700.72/6,414.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.25

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