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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,626.70, 9,140.09 and 4,266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,626.70, 9,140.09 and 4,266.59 is: 5,884.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,626.70 : 9,140.09 = 4,266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,626.70/9,140.09 = 4,266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,626.70x = 9,140.09 × 4,266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,626.70x = 38,996,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,996,949.56/6,626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.82

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