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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.17, 9,491.40 and 2,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.17, 9,491.40 and 2,627.52 is: 3,942.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.17 : 9,491.40 = 2,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.17/9,491.40 = 2,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.17x = 9,491.40 × 2,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.17x = 24,938,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,938,843.33/6,325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.79

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