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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,420.52, 9,632.46 and 2,722.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,420.52, 9,632.46 and 2,722.90 is: 4,085.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,420.52 : 9,632.46 = 2,722.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,420.52/9,632.46 = 2,722.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,420.52x = 9,632.46 × 2,722.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,420.52x = 26,228,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,228,225.33/6,420.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.06

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