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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.37, 9,639.38 and 2,727.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.37, 9,639.38 and 2,727.59 is: 4,091.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.37 : 9,639.38 = 2,727.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.37/9,639.38 = 2,727.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.37x = 9,639.38 × 2,727.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.37x = 26,292,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292,238.76/6,425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.94

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