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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.16, 9,491.98 and 2,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.16, 9,491.98 and 2,627.40 is: 3,942.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.16 : 9,491.98 = 2,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.16/9,491.98 = 2,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.16x = 9,491.98 × 2,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.16x = 24,939,228.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,939,228.25/6,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.86

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