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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.94, 9,639.48 and 2,727.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.94, 9,639.48 and 2,727.66 is: 4,091.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.94 : 9,639.48 = 2,727.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.94/9,639.48 = 2,727.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.94x = 9,639.48 × 2,727.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.94x = 26,293,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,293,224.02/6,425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.73

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