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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.58, 9,622.88 and 2,716.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.58, 9,622.88 and 2,716.82 is: 4,075.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.58 : 9,622.88 = 2,716.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.58/9,622.88 = 2,716.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.58x = 9,622.88 × 2,716.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.58x = 26,143,632.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,143,632.84/6,414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.66

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