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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,626.34, 9,940.58 and 2,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,626.34, 9,940.58 and 2,008.26 is: 3,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,626.34 : 9,940.58 = 2,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,626.34/9,940.58 = 2,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,626.34x = 9,940.58 × 2,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,626.34x = 19,963,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,963,269.19/6,626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.71

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