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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,484.28, 9,727.02 and 2,785.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,484.28, 9,727.02 and 2,785.82 is: 4,178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,484.28 : 9,727.02 = 2,785.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,484.28/9,727.02 = 2,785.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,484.28x = 9,727.02 × 2,785.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,484.28x = 27,097,678.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,097,678.22/6,484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.98

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