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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.62, 9,637.13 and 2,726.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.62, 9,637.13 and 2,726.06 is: 4,089.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.62 : 9,637.13 = 2,726.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.62/9,637.13 = 2,726.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.62x = 9,637.13 × 2,726.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.62x = 26,271,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,271,353.24/6,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.81

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