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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,415.27, 9,623.91 and 2,717.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,415.27, 9,623.91 and 2,717.52 is: 4,076.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,415.27 : 9,623.91 = 2,717.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,415.27/9,623.91 = 2,717.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,415.27x = 9,623.91 × 2,717.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,415.27x = 26,153,106.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,153,106.20/6,415.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.70

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