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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,415.38, 9,623.68 and 2,518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,415.38, 9,623.68 and 2,518.88 is: 3,778.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,415.38 : 9,623.68 = 2,518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,415.38/9,623.68 = 2,518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,415.38x = 9,623.68 × 2,518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,415.38x = 24,240,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,240,840.66/6,415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.55

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