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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.58, 9,612.57 and 2,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.58, 9,612.57 and 2,026.14 is: 3,039.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.58 : 9,612.57 = 2,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.58/9,612.57 = 2,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.58x = 9,612.57 × 2,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.58x = 19,476,412.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,476,412.58/6,407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.59

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