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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.27, 9,640.20 and 2,266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.27, 9,640.20 and 2,266.51 is: 3,399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.27 : 9,640.20 = 2,266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.27/9,640.20 = 2,266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.27x = 9,640.20 × 2,266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.27x = 21,849,550.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,849,550.17/6,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.51

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