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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,622.77, 9,934.16 and 2,724.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,622.77, 9,934.16 and 2,724.45 is: 4,086.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,622.77 : 9,934.16 = 2,724.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,622.77/9,934.16 = 2,724.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,622.77x = 9,934.16 × 2,724.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,622.77x = 27,065,058.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,065,058.92/6,622.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.67

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