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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.10, 9,633.45 and 3,305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.10, 9,633.45 and 3,305.90 is: 4,955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.10 : 9,633.45 = 3,305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.10/9,633.45 = 3,305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.10x = 9,633.45 × 3,305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.10x = 31,847,222.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,847,222.36/6,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.15

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