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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.67, 9,613.26 and 2,026.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.67, 9,613.26 and 2,026.12 is: 3,039.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.67 : 9,613.26 = 2,026.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.67/9,613.26 = 2,026.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.67x = 9,613.26 × 2,026.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.67x = 19,477,618.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,477,618.35/6,408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.26

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