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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.89, 9,641.23 and 2,267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.89, 9,641.23 and 2,267.73 is: 3,401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.89 : 9,641.23 = 2,267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.89/9,641.23 = 2,267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.89x = 9,641.23 × 2,267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.89x = 21,863,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,863,700.84/6,427.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.38

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