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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.55, 9,632.70 and 2,725.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.55, 9,632.70 and 2,725.79 is: 4,086.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.55 : 9,632.70 = 2,725.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.55/9,632.70 = 2,725.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.55x = 9,632.70 × 2,725.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.55x = 26,256,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,256,717.33/6,424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.93

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