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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.18, 9,609.03 and 2,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.18, 9,609.03 and 2,026.08 is: 3,038.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.18 : 9,609.03 = 2,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.18/9,609.03 = 2,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.18x = 9,609.03 × 2,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.18x = 19,468,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,468,663.50/6,408.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.10

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