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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.08, 9,639.54 and 1,809

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.08, 9,639.54 and 1,809 is: 2,713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.08 : 9,639.54 = 1,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.08/9,639.54 = 1,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.08x = 9,639.54 × 1,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.08x = 17,437,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437,927.86/6,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.20

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