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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.59, 9,639.95 and 1,810.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.59, 9,639.95 and 1,810.95 is: 2,716.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.59 : 9,639.95 = 1,810.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.59/9,639.95 = 1,810.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.59x = 9,639.95 × 1,810.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.59x = 17,457,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457,458.40/6,427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.02

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