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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.05, 9,637.79 and 2,726.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.05, 9,637.79 and 2,726.49 is: 4,090.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.05 : 9,637.79 = 2,726.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.05/9,637.79 = 2,726.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.05x = 9,637.79 × 2,726.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.05x = 26,277,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,277,338.06/6,424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.46

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