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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.89, 9,622.73 and 2,716.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.89, 9,622.73 and 2,716.63 is: 4,075.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.89 : 9,622.73 = 2,716.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.89/9,622.73 = 2,716.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.89x = 9,622.73 × 2,716.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.89x = 26,141,379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,141,379.73/6,414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.11

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