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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.80, 9,641.70 and 5,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.80, 9,641.70 and 5,261.40 is: 7,892.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.80 : 9,641.70 = 5,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.80/9,641.70 = 5,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.80x = 9,641.70 × 5,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.80x = 50,728,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,728,840.38/6,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,892.10

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