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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.08, 9,623.16 and 3,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.08, 9,623.16 and 3,342.60 is: 5,004.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.08 : 9,623.16 = 3,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.08/9,623.16 = 3,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.08x = 9,623.16 × 3,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.08x = 32,166,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,166,374.62/6,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.82

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