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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,417.92, 9,626.94 and 2,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,417.92, 9,626.94 and 2,035.40 is: 3,053.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,417.92 : 9,626.94 = 2,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,417.92/9,626.94 = 2,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,417.92x = 9,626.94 × 2,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,417.92x = 19,594,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594,673.68/6,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.12

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