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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.99, 9,488.43 and 2,627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.99, 9,488.43 and 2,627.73 is: 3,940.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.99 : 9,488.43 = 2,627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.99/9,488.43 = 2,627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.99x = 9,488.43 × 2,627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.99x = 24,933,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,933,032.16/6,327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.12

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