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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,469.78, 9,701.94 and 2,026.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,469.78, 9,701.94 and 2,026.26 is: 3,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,469.78 : 9,701.94 = 2,026.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,469.78/9,701.94 = 2,026.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,469.78x = 9,701.94 × 2,026.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,469.78x = 19,658,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,658,652.94/6,469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.53

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