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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,416.74, 9,626.12 and 2,035.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,416.74, 9,626.12 and 2,035.22 is: 3,053.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,416.74 : 9,626.12 = 2,035.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,416.74/9,626.12 = 2,035.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,416.74x = 9,626.12 × 2,035.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,416.74x = 19,591,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,591,271.95/6,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.15

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