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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.03, 9,641.55 and 2,729.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.03, 9,641.55 and 2,729.29 is: 4,094.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.03 : 9,641.55 = 2,729.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.03/9,641.55 = 2,729.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.03x = 9,641.55 × 2,729.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.03x = 26,314,586.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,314,586.00/6,427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.36

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