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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.91, 9,936.27 and 2,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.91, 9,936.27 and 2,727 is: 4,090.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.91 : 9,936.27 = 2,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.91/9,936.27 = 2,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.91x = 9,936.27 × 2,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.91x = 27,096,208.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,096,208.29/6,623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.67

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