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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.53, 9,632.99 and 2,726.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.53, 9,632.99 and 2,726.01 is: 4,088.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.53 : 9,632.99 = 2,726.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.53/9,632.99 = 2,726.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.53x = 9,632.99 × 2,726.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.53x = 26,259,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,259,613.44/6,423.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.04

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