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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.26, 9,609.63 and 2,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.26, 9,609.63 and 2,023.74 is: 3,035.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.26 : 9,609.63 = 2,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.26/9,609.63 = 2,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.26x = 9,609.63 × 2,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.26x = 19,447,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,447,392.62/6,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.69

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