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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.90, 9,631.05 and 3,133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.90, 9,631.05 and 3,133.90 is: 4,695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.90 : 9,631.05 = 3,133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.90/9,631.05 = 3,133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.90x = 9,631.05 × 3,133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.90x = 30,182,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,182,747.60/6,427.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.58

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