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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,418.62, 9,626.90 and 2,035.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,418.62, 9,626.90 and 2,035.08 is: 3,052.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,418.62 : 9,626.90 = 2,035.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,418.62/9,626.90 = 2,035.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,418.62x = 9,626.90 × 2,035.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,418.62x = 19,591,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,591,501.48/6,418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.29

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