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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,416, 9,627.84 and 2,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,416, 9,627.84 and 2,768 is: 4,153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,416 : 9,627.84 = 2,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,416/9,627.84 = 2,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,416x = 9,627.84 × 2,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,416x = 26,649,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,649,861.12/6,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.66

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