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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.44, 9,939.71 and 2,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.44, 9,939.71 and 2,727.84 is: 4,093.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.44 : 9,939.71 = 2,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.44/9,939.71 = 2,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.44x = 9,939.71 × 2,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.44x = 27,113,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,113,982.62/6,623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.64

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