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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.74, 9,611.54 and 2,026.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.74, 9,611.54 and 2,026.24 is: 3,038.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.74 : 9,611.54 = 2,026.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.74/9,611.54 = 2,026.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.74x = 9,611.54 × 2,026.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.74x = 19,475,286.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,475,286.81/6,408.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.86

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