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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.79, 9,643.01 and 2,730.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.79, 9,643.01 and 2,730.11 is: 4,094.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.79 : 9,643.01 = 2,730.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.79/9,643.01 = 2,730.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.79x = 9,643.01 × 2,730.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.79x = 26,326,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,326,478.03/6,429.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.45

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