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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,409.36, 9,613.98 and 2,026.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,409.36, 9,613.98 and 2,026.82 is: 3,040.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,409.36 : 9,613.98 = 2,026.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,409.36/9,613.98 = 2,026.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,409.36x = 9,613.98 × 2,026.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,409.36x = 19,485,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,485,806.94/6,409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.21

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