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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.78, 9,650.59 and 3,310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.78, 9,650.59 and 3,310.01 is: 4,969.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.78 : 9,650.59 = 3,310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.78/9,650.59 = 3,310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.78x = 9,650.59 × 3,310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.78x = 31,943,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,943,532.86/6,427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.61

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