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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,409.74, 9,614.96 and 2,026.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,409.74, 9,614.96 and 2,026.87 is: 3,040.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,409.74 : 9,614.96 = 2,026.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,409.74/9,614.96 = 2,026.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,409.74x = 9,614.96 × 2,026.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,409.74x = 19,488,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,488,273.98/6,409.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.42

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