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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.14, 9,934.71 and 2,727.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.14, 9,934.71 and 2,727.86 is: 4,091.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.14 : 9,934.71 = 2,727.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.14/9,934.71 = 2,727.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.14x = 9,934.71 × 2,727.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.14x = 27,100,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100,498.02/6,623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.79

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