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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,426.80, 9,641.61 and 2,732.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,426.80, 9,641.61 and 2,732.19 is: 4,098.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,426.80 : 9,641.61 = 2,732.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,426.80/9,641.61 = 2,732.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,426.80x = 9,641.61 × 2,732.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,426.80x = 26,342,710.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,342,710.43/6,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.89

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