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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,459.60, 9,690.96 and 2,562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,459.60, 9,690.96 and 2,562.96 is: 3,845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,459.60 : 9,690.96 = 2,562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,459.60/9,690.96 = 2,562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,459.60x = 9,690.96 × 2,562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,459.60x = 24,837,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,837,542.84/6,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.06

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