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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.84, 9,486.96 and 2,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.84, 9,486.96 and 2,627.28 is: 3,942.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.84 : 9,486.96 = 2,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.84/9,486.96 = 2,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.84x = 9,486.96 × 2,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.84x = 24,924,900.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,924,900.27/6,321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.67

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