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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.52, 9,935.40 and 2,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.52, 9,935.40 and 2,727.44 is: 4,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.52 : 9,935.40 = 2,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.52/9,935.40 = 2,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.52x = 9,935.40 × 2,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.52x = 27,098,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,098,207.38/6,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.21

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