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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.70, 9,491.55 and 2,628.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.70, 9,491.55 and 2,628.70 is: 3,943.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.70 : 9,491.55 = 2,628.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.70/9,491.55 = 2,628.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.70x = 9,491.55 × 2,628.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.70x = 24,950,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,950,437.49/6,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.05

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