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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,640.26, 9,960.38 and 2,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,640.26, 9,960.38 and 2,023.26 is: 3,034.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,640.26 : 9,960.38 = 2,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,640.26/9,960.38 = 2,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,640.26x = 9,960.38 × 2,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,640.26x = 20,152,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,438.44/6,640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.89

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