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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,415.02, 9,623.53 and 2,717.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,415.02, 9,623.53 and 2,717.27 is: 4,076.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,415.02 : 9,623.53 = 2,717.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,415.02/9,623.53 = 2,717.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,415.02x = 9,623.53 × 2,717.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,415.02x = 26,149,681.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,149,681.25/6,415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.32

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