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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.08, 9,640.62 and 1,810.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.08, 9,640.62 and 1,810.08 is: 2,715.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.08 : 9,640.62 = 1,810.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.08/9,640.62 = 1,810.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.08x = 9,640.62 × 1,810.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.08x = 17,450,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450,293.45/6,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715.12

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