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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,643.50, 9,967.41 and 2,026.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,643.50, 9,967.41 and 2,026.50 is: 3,040.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,643.50 : 9,967.41 = 2,026.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,643.50/9,967.41 = 2,026.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,643.50x = 9,967.41 × 2,026.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,643.50x = 20,198,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,198,956.37/6,643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.41

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