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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,416.02, 9,625.73 and 2,718.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,416.02, 9,625.73 and 2,718.39 is: 4,078.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,416.02 : 9,625.73 = 2,718.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,416.02/9,625.73 = 2,718.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,416.02x = 9,625.73 × 2,718.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,416.02x = 26,166,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,166,488.17/6,416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.31

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