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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,409.16, 9,613.68 and 2,026.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,409.16, 9,613.68 and 2,026.62 is: 3,039.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,409.16 : 9,613.68 = 2,026.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,409.16/9,613.68 = 2,026.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,409.16x = 9,613.68 × 2,026.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,409.16x = 19,483,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,483,276.16/6,409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.91

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