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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,409.62, 9,613.35 and 2,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,409.62, 9,613.35 and 2,026.08 is: 3,038.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,409.62 : 9,613.35 = 2,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,409.62/9,613.35 = 2,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,409.62x = 9,613.35 × 2,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,409.62x = 19,477,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,477,416.17/6,409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.78

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