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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.70, 9,612.15 and 2,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.70, 9,612.15 and 2,026.60 is: 3,039.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.70 : 9,612.15 = 2,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.70/9,612.15 = 2,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.70x = 9,612.15 × 2,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.70x = 19,479,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,479,983.19/6,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.62

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