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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.94, 9,495.33 and 2,632.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.94, 9,495.33 and 2,632.72 is: 3,950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.94 : 9,495.33 = 2,632.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.94/9,495.33 = 2,632.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.94x = 9,495.33 × 2,632.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.94x = 24,998,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,998,545.20/6,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.50

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