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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,617.27, 9,926.31 and 2,401.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,617.27, 9,926.31 and 2,401.45 is: 3,602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,617.27 : 9,926.31 = 2,401.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,617.27/9,926.31 = 2,401.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,617.27x = 9,926.31 × 2,401.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,617.27x = 23,837,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,837,537.15/6,617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.32

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