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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.40, 9,611.60 and 2,026.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.40, 9,611.60 and 2,026.92 is: 3,040.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.40 : 9,611.60 = 2,026.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.40/9,611.60 = 2,026.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.40x = 9,611.60 × 2,026.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.40x = 19,481,944.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,481,944.27/6,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.06

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