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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,440.26, 9,660.56 and 2,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,440.26, 9,660.56 and 2,057.72 is: 3,086.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,440.26 : 9,660.56 = 2,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,440.26/9,660.56 = 2,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,440.26x = 9,660.56 × 2,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,440.26x = 19,878,727.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,878,727.52/6,440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.63

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