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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,421.21, 9,627.97 and 2,668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,421.21, 9,627.97 and 2,668.46 is: 4,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,421.21 : 9,627.97 = 2,668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,421.21/9,627.97 = 2,668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,421.21x = 9,627.97 × 2,668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,421.21x = 25,691,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,691,881.25/6,421.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.10

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