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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.26, 9,643.62 and 2,730.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.26, 9,643.62 and 2,730.28 is: 4,096.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.26 : 9,643.62 = 2,730.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.26/9,643.62 = 2,730.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.26x = 9,643.62 × 2,730.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.26x = 26,329,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,329,782.81/6,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.58

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