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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,412.26, 9,618.66 and 2,029.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,412.26, 9,618.66 and 2,029.74 is: 3,044.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,412.26 : 9,618.66 = 2,029.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,412.26/9,618.66 = 2,029.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,412.26x = 9,618.66 × 2,029.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,412.26x = 19,523,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,523,378.95/6,412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.70

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