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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.50, 9,642.02 and 2,266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.50, 9,642.02 and 2,266.65 is: 3,400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.50 : 9,642.02 = 2,266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.50/9,642.02 = 2,266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.50x = 9,642.02 × 2,266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.50x = 21,855,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,855,084.63/6,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.25

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