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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.88, 9,928.98 and 2,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.88, 9,928.98 and 2,460.12 is: 3,687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.88 : 9,928.98 = 2,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.88/9,928.98 = 2,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.88x = 9,928.98 × 2,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.88x = 24,426,482.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,426,482.28/6,623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.64

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