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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.78, 9,491.97 and 2,817.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.78, 9,491.97 and 2,817.18 is: 4,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.78 : 9,491.97 = 2,817.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.78/9,491.97 = 2,817.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.78x = 9,491.97 × 2,817.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.78x = 26,740,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,740,588.04/6,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.90

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